The city is a veritable open-air gallery with a striking architectural heritage, sumptuous palaces, singular churches and elegant squares. Start your exploration at the Frauenkirche, a Lutheran cathedral with a towering dome symbolising Dresden's reconstruction after World War II. Next, admire the Zwinger, a Baroque structural ensemble that houses several internationally renowned museums. Stroll along ►
The city is a veritable open-air gallery with a striking architectural heritage, sumptuous palaces, singular churches and elegant squares. Start your exploration at the Frauenkirche, a Lutheran cathedral with a towering dome symbolising Dresden's reconstruction after World War II. Next, admire the Zwinger, a Baroque structural ensemble that houses several internationally renowned museums. Stroll along the Brühlsche Terrasse, a terrace overlooking the Elbe River, and take in the panoramic view of the town and its surroundings.
Dresden is a city that exudes culture. The famous composer Richard Wagner was born here in 1813, and it also houses a museum dedicated to his life and work.
Visit one of the many galleries in the area, such as the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, which houses a collection of Old Master paintings, or the Deutsches Hygiene Museum, a unique museum dedicated to the history of medicine and hygiene. You can enjoy a classical music concert at one of the city's opera houses, the Semperoper or the Staatsschauspiel Dresden. For a more contemporary experience, explore Dresden's alternative art scene, with its art galleries and creative spaces, from another angle. Explore the surroundings of Dresden, with its picturesque villages, vineyards and medieval castles.
As you wander through city life, try local specialities such as Dresdner Eierschecke, a moist egg and cottage cheese cake, or Stollen, a bread with fruit and spices. Enjoy a coffee in one of the many Viennese cafes while savouring the elegant and refined atmosphere. Enjoy a gourmet dinner in one of Dresden's Michelin-starred restaurants, and let yourself be carried away by the flavours and textures and its sophisticated way of life.
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