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Trip Planner :  Europe  /  Germany  /  Saxony  /  Dresden

Dresden

4.7
Art Museums · Churches · Landmarks
Florence of the North
Dresden boasts a long history as a royal residence of many Saxon kings. It became a city in 1206 and quickly developed into the region's commercial, governmental, and cultural center. Dresden is perhaps best known for its historical attractions and landmarks in the old town center. Everything in this compact district is easily accessible by foot. The historical quarter was practically destroyed during World War II. The scars of war have long been removed, and the city is now a place of light-hearted and youthful energy. But the tragic events are still remembered in annual processions and ceremonies. Dresden has always been one of Europe's main cultural and educational centers, and nowadays it continues to grow into a major center of tourism. Many travelers use it as a convenient resting place and pleasant sightseeing destination halfway between Berlin and Prague. Use our Germany journey tool to arrange your visit to Dresden and any other destinations in Germany that take your fancy.
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    • Frauenkirche Dresden
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    • The Dresden Zwinger
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    • Pergamonmuseum, Berlin
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    • Albertinum
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    • Berliner Fernsehturm, Berlin
      ©
    • Procession of Princes
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    • Neues Museum, Berlin
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    • Berliner Dom, Berlin
      ©
    • Neues Grünes Gewölbe
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    • Bruehlsche Terrasse
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    • Gemaldegalerie Alte Meister
      ©
    • Schloss & Park Pillnitz
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    • Theaterplatz
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    • Elbe Sandstone Mountains, Bad Schandau
    • DDR Museum, Berlin
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    • Royal Palace (Residenzschloss)
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    • Winzer Lutz Muller
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    • Elbufer
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    • Nymphenbad
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    • Schlossplatz
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    The Dresden Zwinger ©
    Art Museum
    The Dresden Zwinger
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours
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    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Albertinum ©
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    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Procession of Princes ©
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    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours

    Side trips from Dresden

    Pergamonmuseum ©
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    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Berliner Dom ©
    Church
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    Duration: 1 hour
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    Duration: 2 hours
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    Duration: 2 hours
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    Duration: 1h 30 min
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    Room Escape Game
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    Duration: 2 hours
    Bruehlsche Terrasse ©
    Architectural Building
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    Duration: 30 minutes

    Historic Sites in Dresden

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    Duration: 2 hours
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    Museums in Dresden

    Royal Palace (Residenzschloss) ©
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    Duration: 2 hours
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    Duration: 2 hours
    The Royal Porcelain Collection ©
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    Duration: 2 hours
    Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden (Dresden Art Galleries) ©
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    Duration: 2 hours

    Shopping in Dresden

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