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Places to Visit in Dresden

 

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Green Vault
Ranked #1 of 61 attractions in Dresden
Category: Speciality Museums
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Ranked #2 of 61 attractions in Dresden
Category: Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Tours
Owner description: Once one of Dresden's most famous cathedrals, this structure is currently undergoing a massive reconstruction project to... more » Owner description: Once one of Dresden's most famous cathedrals, this structure is currently undergoing a massive reconstruction project to repair the damage done by Allied bombings. « less
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Ranked #3 of 61 attractions in Dresden
Category: Operas; Theatres
Owner description: Restored to its former magnificence after its destruction in the 1945 bombing of Dresden, this elaborate, High Renaissance... more » Owner description: Restored to its former magnificence after its destruction in the 1945 bombing of Dresden, this elaborate, High Renaissance style opera house presents opera, ballet and jazz performances, and is worth a visit if only to marvel at its ornate interior. « less
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Ranked #4 of 61 attractions in Dresden
Category: Art Museums
Owner description: This art museum is jam packed with masterpieces by the likes of Rubens and Titian, but it is most famous for Rafael's Sistine... more » Owner description: This art museum is jam packed with masterpieces by the likes of Rubens and Titian, but it is most famous for Rafael's Sistine Madonna. « less
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Ranked #5 of 61 attractions in Dresden
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Ranked #6 of 61 attractions in Dresden
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Owner description: This 394-foot mural along the wall in the Royal Mews courtyard depicts a parade of Saxony rulers, some walking, others on... more » Owner description: This 394-foot mural along the wall in the Royal Mews courtyard depicts a parade of Saxony rulers, some walking, others on horseback. Scratched into stucco by the artist in 1876, the mural was later recast onto porcelain tiles and, incredibly, survived the 1945 bombing of Dresden that destroyed most buildings. « less
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Ranked #7 of 61 attractions in Dresden
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Owner description: Once the private garden of the Count of Bruehl, this large open plaza offers the city's best view of the River Elbe. Under... more » Owner description: Once the private garden of the Count of Bruehl, this large open plaza offers the city's best view of the River Elbe. Under the terrace are trenches, battlements and other remnants of the city's original fortifications. « less
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Ranked #8 of 61 attractions in Dresden
Category: Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites; History Museums
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Ranked #9 of 61 attractions in Dresden
Category: Art Museums
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Ranked #10 of 61 attractions in Dresden
Category: Speciality Museums
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Ranked #11 of 61 attractions in Dresden
Category: Museums
Owner description: 1756 Dresden - Asisi Panometer DresdenMonumental in size - 105 metres long and 27 metres high – on a scale of 1:1 – Yadegar... more » Owner description: 1756 Dresden - Asisi Panometer DresdenMonumental in size - 105 metres long and 27 metres high – on a scale of 1:1 – Yadegar Asisi‘s panoramic painting takes you back to one of the most important eras Dresden has known. Look over the magnificent palaces and churches, the Zwinger, the vast gardens and imposing town houses. Here you can experience the Augustan age, when the myth of Dresden was born, with your own eyes. « less
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Ranked #12 of 61 attractions in Dresden
Category: Castles; Architectural Buildings
A beautiful Baroque palace built by architect Pöppelmann.
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Ranked #13 of 61 attractions in Dresden
Category: Art Museums
A popular art museum displaying a collection of finely wrought jewelry and sculpture.
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Ranked #14 of 61 attractions in Dresden
Category: Neighbourhoods
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Ranked #15 of 61 attractions in Dresden
Category: History Museums
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Ranked #16 of 61 attractions in Dresden
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Ranked #17 of 61 attractions in Dresden
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Ranked #18 of 61 attractions in Dresden
Category: Science Museums
Public health museum.
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Ranked #19 of 61 attractions in Dresden
Category: Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites; Government Buildings
Owner description: Also known as the Cathedral of St. Trinitatis, this is the Catholic Court Church. Houses a famous stone pulpit, 250-year-old... more » Owner description: Also known as the Cathedral of St. Trinitatis, this is the Catholic Court Church. Houses a famous stone pulpit, 250-year-old organ and the tombs of Saxon rulers. « less
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Ranked #20 of 61 attractions in Dresden
Category: Historic Sites
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Ranked #21 of 61 attractions in Dresden
Category: Scenic Drives
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Ranked #22 of 61 attractions in Dresden
Category: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
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Ranked #23 of 61 attractions in Dresden
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Ranked #24 of 61 attractions in Dresden
Category: Religious Sites
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Ranked #25 of 61 attractions in Dresden
Category: Zoos
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Ranked #26 of 61 attractions in Dresden
Category: Observation Decks/ Towers
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Ranked #27 of 61 attractions in Dresden
Category: Gardens; Historic Sites
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Ranked #28 of 61 attractions in Dresden
Category: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
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Ranked #29 of 61 attractions in Dresden
Category: History Museums
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Ranked #30 of 61 attractions in Dresden
Category: Bridges
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