The bombing of Dresden, which destroyed 85% of the city, might not seem like one of the many reasons to visit Dresden, but the city is bound to keep the tourists enthralled with its idyllic gardens, spectacular museums and its warm atmosphere. It’s a hidden gem full of surprises and tourist hotspots, and one of the best places to visit in Germany, thanks to the magnificent architecture and surrounding castles and ruins. Explore Dresden, a hidden gem rich in tourist hotspots!
Dresden Baroque Quarter
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Real baroque houses. The quarter reaches from the "Heinrichstrasse" up to the "Albert Platz". On the Heinrichstrasse and in the surroundings you will find a lot...
Dresden Neustadt
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Dresden Neustadt. Very nice, lively neighborhood. Part alternative, part "pseudo-exclusive" and expensive. Check out the Bunte Republik Neustadt festival in June. But you shouldn't le...
Dresden Suspension Railway
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Schwebebahn Dresden, a unique aerial tramway. One of the oldest suspension railways in the city opened in 1901. The line is 274 metres long and is supported on ...
Dresden Zoo
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One of Germany's oldest zoos. It houses almost about 2,000 animals of 334 species. Africa House, elephants, mandrills, the savannah-like lion and some tropical birds are few of the attractions of the ...
Frauenkirche
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The original Church of Our Lady was completely destroyed during WWII; however, it has been reconstructed. The City of Coventry, which was raided by the Luftwaffe in WWII, donated the golden cross for ...
Fürstenzug
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This biggest porcelain painting of the world shows (almost) all Saxon princesses and kings on their horses and splendid parade uniforms. It leads to the "Stallhof" - the last preserved tournament plac...
Gläserne Manufaktur
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Open Monday-Friday 08:00-20:00. Tour: €5. The transparent factory is the site where Volkswagen builds its luxury sedan Phaeton. There is a tour (English la...
Kunsthofpassage
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It is a passage in the middle of Neustadt where you may find two different buildings, many little stores and some bars. A nice complex of inner courtyards artistically decorated. The complex offers ar...
New Synagogue
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Wandel, Hoefer, Lorch and Hirsch were the architects who had made it their goal to a "consistently minimalist" style, and a new and modern synagogue was build, where community members can practice the...
Pfunds Molkerei
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A milk store which is in the Guinness Book as the most beautiful milk store in the world. Decorated with 247.90 square meters of handmade tiles....
SemperOper
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English tours at 15:00; German tours throughout the day. One of the most beautiful opera houses in the world. The acoustics and the orchestra, the Staatskapelle, are marvelous. Its history saw many op...