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Dresden Guide Activities Activities DRESDEN GUIDE ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES Dresden Frauenkirche / Dresdner Frauenkirche New Market / Neumarkt A E The trademark sight of Dresden. This impressive church was re-opened A tribute to human persistence. The area was wiped out during World War only a few years ago after being destroyed during World War II firebomb- II, than re-built in socialist realist style. Only some 20 years ago was the ing. square restored to its pre-war look. An der Frauenkirche 5, 01067 Dresden, Germany Neumarkt, 01067 Dresden, Germany GPS: N51.05197, E13.74160 GPS: N51.05111, E13.74091 Phone: +49 351 656 06 100 Procession of Princes / Fürstenzug F An impressive mural, more than 100 meters long made out of 25,000 Zwinger porcelain tiles depicting the lineage of Saxony princes. A must-see. B The impressive Baroque palace built as a part of a former fort is a Augustusstraße, 01067 Dresden, Germany must-see. It hosts the Old Masters' Gallery among others. GPS: N51.05256, E13.73918 Theaterplatz 1, 01067 Dresden, Germany GPS: N51.05208, E13.73456 Semper Opera House / Semperoper Phone: G +49 351 4914601 A majestic opera house boasting a quality ensemble. A must-see for opera fans, but not only them. The building is worth a visit for its sheer beauty. Theaterplatz 2, 01067 Dresden, Germany Dresden Castle / Residenzschloss C GPS: N51.05422, E13.73553 You will find layers upon layers of different architectural styles on this fasci- Phone: nating palace – the former residence of the Saxon kings. +49 351 49110 Taschenberg 2, 01067 Dresden, Germany GPS: N51.05275, E13.73722 Brühl's Terrace / Brühlsche Terrasse Phone: H +49 351 46676610 A popular promenade located on the bank of Elbe nicknamed the “Balcony of Europe”. A great place for a refreshing walk and views of the Elbe Valley. Brühlsche Terrassen 1, 01067 Dresden, Germany Old Market / Altmarkt D GPS: N51.05358, E13.74074 Dresden's main square is a pulsating centre for social and cultural life as well as shopping – either in the lively outside market or one of the many boutiques. Altmarkt, 01067 Dresden, Germany GPS: N51.05034, E13.73770 2 3 ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES Old Masters Gallery / Gemaldegalerie Alte Meister Augustus Bridge / Augustusbrücke I M An impressive collection of art spanning from the 15th to the 18th cen- A majestic sandstone bridge connecting the Old and New Towns of Dres- tury, featuring mostly Italian and Dutch painters of the Renaissance and den. Wonderful views of the Elbe. Baroque. A must-see. Augustusbrücke, 01097 Dresden, Germany Theaterplatz 1, 01067 Dresden, Germany GPS: N51.05575, E13.73997 GPS: N51.05397, E13.73471 Phone: Church of the Holy Cross Dresden / Dresdner Kreuzkirche +49 351 49142000 N Dresden's oldest church and currently also the largest church in Saxony. The excellent acoustics are the reason why the famous Kreuzchoir per- Cathedral of the Holy Trinity / Katholische Hofkirche Dresden J forms here. The majestic cathedral is one of Dresden's most prominent sights. The An der Kreuzkirche 6, 01067 Dresden, Germany church boasts the largest organ made by the famous Gottfried Silbermann. GPS: N51.04853, E13.73903 Theaterplatz 1, 01067 Dresden, Germany Phone: GPS: N51.05358, E13.73755 +49 351 4964840 Phone: +49 351 484 4712 Coin Lane / Münzgasse O Right next to the Frauenkirche, this enchanting narrow lane is littered with Hausmann Tower / Hausmannsturm K restaurants of all kind. There's so much options to choose from. A tall tower in Dresden's old town, perfect for a stunning view of the whole city. There's also a small coin museum inside. Münzgasse, 01067 Dresden, Germany GPS: N51.05300, E13.74136 Chiaverigasse, 01067 Dresden, Germany GPS: N51.05325, E13.73622 Phone: Greater Garden / Grosser Garten P +49 351 49142000 A beautiful baroque-style garden with many sights including the Summer Palace, the Botanical Garden and even a functioning miniature railway. The Green Vault / Grünes Gewölbe Hauptallee 5, 01219 Dresden, Germany L Called the biggest treasure chest in the world, the Vault is actually a com- GPS: N51.03743, E13.76278 plex of nine rooms full of the most fascinating treasures from the Baroque Phone: and Classicism. +49 351 4456600 Taschenberg 2, 01067 Dresden, Germany GPS: N51.05266, E13.73709 4 5 ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES Asisi Panometer Dresden Japanese Palace / Japanisches Palais Q U One of the world's largest panorama paintings show Dresden how it looked The romantic place on the banks of Elbe used to house King Augustus' in the 18th century looking from the church tower. A real marvel. porcelain collection, today it houses the Museum of Ethnology. Worth a visit. Gasanstaltstraße 8b, 01237 Dresden, Germany GPS: N51.02550, E13.78838 Palaisplatz 11, 01097 Dresden, Germany Phone: GPS: N51.05990, E13.73780 +49 351 8603940 Phone: +49 351 8144 860 Albertinum R The gallery boasts an exquisite collection of scuplture ranging from ancient Italian Villages / Italienisches Dörfchen V Greece until modern times. A complex of four Italian restaurants each set in a different style, ranging from budget to splurge. Everyone will find their favorite place here. Georg-Treu-Platz 2, 01067 Dresden, Germany GPS: N51.05221, E13.74360 Theaterplatz 3, 01067 Dresden, Germany Phone: GPS: N51.05440, E13.73679 +49 351 49142000 Phone: +49 351 49816 29 Elbe Riverside / Elbwiesen S You will find that nothing is more relaxing than taking a stroll in the Epiphany Church / Dreikönigskirche W evening on the banks of picturesque Elbe. For perhaps the best panoramic views of Dresden climb up the 87m tall tower of this church. The scenery is simply breath-taking. Elbwiesen, 01069 Dresden, Germany GPS: N51.05532, E13.75306 Hauptstraße 23, 01097 Dresden, Germany GPS: N51.06103, E13.74290 Phone: Rähnitz Lane / Rähnitzgasse T +49 351 81240 A picturesque little street in Dresden's new town lined with beautiful baroque town-houses. Also a good area for shopping. Dresden Elbe Valley / Dresdner Elbtal Rähnitzgasse, 01097 Dresden, Germany X This former World Heritage site is a unique natural resrevation, as it com- GPS: N51.06018, E13.74111 bines both urban areas with the broad natural river banks. A must-see without any doubt. GPS: N51.06198, E13.78531 6 7 ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES Görlitzer Street / Görlitzer Strasse Y This street is the main artery of Dresden's Neustadt. Lined with many cafés and shops, it makes it a perfect place for a stroll or some shopping. Görlitzer Straße, 01099 Dresden, Germany GPS: N51.06732, E13.75441 Royal Court Theatre / Hoftheater Z Quality theatre is what you will find at this place. If you want to see a piece during your stay, go here and you'll surely enjoy it. Königstraße 6, 01097 Dresden, Germany GPS: N51.06098, E13.74064 Phone: +49 351 89956 55 8 .
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