Most interesting attractions and monuments in Dresden

In Dresden, you will find many historical monuments, both from the Baroque and Renaissance periods, as well as from the period after the Second World War. Some of the most famous sights in Dresden include:

Frauenkirche – Church of Our Lady, one of the most famous symbols of Dresden. It was built in the Baroque style in the 18th century and was badly damaged in 1945 during the bombing of the city. After the war, they left the ruins of the church in a ruined state for more than 45 years as a reminder of WWII. It was only after 1989 that the church was expensively reconstructed and today it is one of the most visited monuments in Dresden. You can enjoy breathtaking views of the city from the church tower.

Zwinger – Baroque palace complex, built in the 18th century. It includes several museums, galleries and exhibition halls. It is surrounded by beautiful gardens. It was originally supposed to be the courtyard of a large castle, but it was never built.

Semperoper – a famous opera house built in the Neo-Renaissance style. It was opened in 1841 and after many renovations and modifications it is still one of the most prestigious opera scenes in Europe. It is home to the Saxon State Opera, the Saxon State Orchestra and the Semper Ballet. The audience could see several interesting premieres here, for example The Lost Dutchman by Richard Wagner or The Pink Cavalier by Richard Strauss.

Pillnitz Castle – Baroque castle on the banks of the Elbe from the 18th century, residence of the Electors and Kings of Saxony. It includes several palatial buildings and extensive gardens. In the New Palace you will find the castle museum, and in the Horské and Vodní palaces there is a museum of arts and crafts. The "chinoseries" style castle imitates Chinese exteriors and interiors.

Brühl terrace – a wonderful terrace overlooking the Elbe, built in the 18th century. It is surrounded by several other monuments, including the Town Hall, the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity and the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. This "Balcony of Europe" measures around half a kilometer.

Albertinum – a museum with an extensive collection of works of art, including works from the Romantic, Impressionist and Expressionist periods. This Neo-Renaissance building can be found at the end of the Brühl terrace. The Albertinum originally served as an armory and was converted into a museum only at the end of the 19th century. It got its name in honor of the Saxon king Albert. After the flood in 2002, the museum was modernized.

Japanese Court Palace – a building on the right bank of the Elbe, northwest of the New Town bridgehead. The original Baroque palace was rebuilt in the Japanese style at the beginning of the 18th century. Today it serves as a museum of Asian art and culture. The palace is surrounded by gardens with a beautiful view of the Elbe River.

Don't think that you won't find more interesting places here. These sights are just some of the many beautiful and historic places you can visit in Dresden.