Dresden Attractions

Frauenkirche rising from the ashes

Advantages: Amazing architecture
Disadvantages: Sadly unfinished

The Frauenkirche in Dresden first came to my attention when I was spending a year abroad in Germany. I was visiting Dresden for a couple of days so I had read up about the history and the sights. I was amazed by how impressive and unique the Frauenkirche was to visit. Dresden's Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) was built between 1726- 1738. It was until the events of 13th February 1945, Germany's largest and most known Protestant Church. As we ...
...the Allied bombing raids, which had little influence on the course of the war and only really succeeded in destroying architectural wonders and refugees who had nothing to do with the war. Under Communist rule the DDR decided to leave the ruined site as a war memorial and it was only after reunification that a movement for its restoration began. A huge archaelogical dig through the ruins began in 1992 and attempts were made to reassemble the world's ...

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Dear Diamond

Advantages: Europe's richest treasure chambers
Disadvantages: an overkill of splendour

...sgruenesgewoelbe.html and also: http://www.skd-dresden.de/en/museen/gruenesgewoelbe/ neuesgruen esgewoelbe.html -- Grünes Gewölbe Residenzschloss Taschenberg 2 01067 Dresden 10am -6 pm, closed on Tuesdays New Green Vault 6 € / concession 3,50 € / families 13 € Historic Green Vault 10 € (audio-guide inclusive), no concession ...

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Meissen

Advantages: Beautiful
Disadvantages: Difficult to get to

Meissen is a town, which is about an hours train ride from Dresden. It is extremely beautiful, situated in a bend of the Elbe River. It's distinguishing feature is the huge castle and cathedral complex that sit on the hill overlooking the town. Many people may recognise the name Meissen as that of a porcelain manufacturer. This is in fact the actual town where all Meissen porcelain is manufactured and you can even tour the factory. The porcelain ...
...the Strong, the then ruler of Saxony. The factory tour is inexpensive, I think it was about 5 Euros normal and about 3 Euros concessions. The tour is extremely informative and gives a bit of the history of Meissen and not just porcelain. I'm sure children would also enjoy it as you get to see the workers and machines close up. The castle and cathedral are also open to the public and are only really made above average by where they are situated, ...

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Skating through the Night

Advantages: great fun
Disadvantages: some accidencts

...so you do not have to read it there again. I already asked Ciao to delete this earlier opinion. The category Home » City Guide » European Cities » Dresden » Festivals & Events » Nachtskaten is new and I just wanted to have the opinion in the right place. ...

Jurassic 07.11.2001 · Read full review
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Still Zwinging!

Advantages: Fantastic
Disadvantages: A bit expensive

The Zwinger in Dresden is another masterpiece of the Baroque Period. It resembles a mini Versailles and like the Frauenkirche had to be restored after the bombing raid on Dresden. The fantastic fountain studded courtyard can be reached via a bridge across the moat. The Zwinger was created as a place to hold royal tournaments and festivals, but now holds five wonderful museums. These include the Old Masters Gallery, including work by Raphael. The ...
...the 16th Century. The Zwinger is a great place to end a tour of Dresden and is inspiring to see how much time and effort has been put into restoring such a masterpiece. Not only was the Zwinger destroyed by the Allies in 1945, but the floods of 2002/2003 reached the Zwinger causing almost £1,000,000 of additional damage. However, this was quickly restored and the Zwinger is a spectatcular place to view the collections of the Saxon Royal Family or ...

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