Dresden

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Photo Bastay Park

Bastay National Park consists of the Bastay cliffs located in a picturesque region of Germany called "Saxon Switzerland". These ro …

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Photo Dresden Botanical Garden

The Dresden Botanical Garden, located in the German city of the same name, belongs to the Dresden Technical University. It has a l …

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Photo National Park Saxon Switzerland

Saxon Switzerland is a picturesque national park located in Saxony, Germany. The foundation of this national park was laid in 1956 …

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Photo Grand Garden

In 1676, Elector Johann George III ordered a representative garden in front of the city gates. In the center of the park is a pala …

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Answer: Start with Zwinger, a Baroque masterpiece built between 1710 and 1732 by architect Mattheus Pöppelmann. Nearby is the Dresden Art Gallery, which houses Raphael’s Sistine Madonna. Be sure to visit the Frauenkirche – Lutheran Cathedral, restored in 2005 after the destruction in 1945.

Excursions Dresden (33)

Photo Excursion to the fortress of Stolpen
2 to 4 hours - 0

Stolpen Fortress. How could a spiritual residence become a military residence?How could one beautiful woman spend almost 50 years …

Photo Classic Dresden. Sightseeing tour of the historical part of Dresden
2-2.5 hours - 0

Dresden is a famous center of culture and art, its architectural monuments embody the best traditions of European Baroque. Enjoy a …

80 € group
Photo Pirna is the gateway to Saxon Switzerland. Tour from Dresden.
3 hours - 0

A provincial town, compact, with a classical medieval layout and its unique 750-year history. Do you want to know how expensive P …

120 € group
Photo Meeting the beautiful. Tour of the famous art gallery "Old Masters"
1-2 hours - 0

The famous art gallery "Old Masters" is famous for masterpieces of Western - European art of the XV - XVIII centuries and attracts …

80 € group

Guides Dresden (10)

Düsseldorf
Language: English, German, Русский

Tours and tours (VIP, shopping) in Germany and EuropeTransportation services and various transfersInterpretation and sup …

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Photo Oleg Berlin Guide license
Berlin
Language: Polish, Русский, Ukrainian

The main tours in demand among tourists: Sightseeing tour of Berlin (incl. bus)Evening Berlin, the lights of the Big Ci …

Photo Valentina Burenkova Guide license
Karlovy Vary
Language: Русский

Group excursions, individual excursions, meeting at the airport, transfer, hotel reservation.

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Dresden
Language: Russian

In order to have a desire to repeat the visit to the places where you had to visit, traveling through old Europe, you ne …

What to see in Dresden

Dresden is a city with a rich history and unique atmosphere, stretching along the Elbe River and is the capital of Saxony. Its appearance is formed by Baroque architecture and modern restored quarters, there is a combination of royal luxury and cozy provincial life. With a population of about half a million people, Dresden is often referred to as Florence on the Elbe, and walks through its streets give an impression of European classics and lively urban energy.

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Man-made sights of the city are striking in diversity: Frauenkirche with a restored dome, Dresden Castle-Residence and Palace Church, the Japanese Palace with museums, as well as the palaces of Kosel, Secundogenitur and Albrechtsberg. The main city symbols are the bridge of Augustus and Augustus Bruquet, the terrace of Bruhl or the Balcony of Europe with a panorama of the Elbe, the equestrian statue of the Golden Rider and monuments to Augustus I and Gottfried Semper. Notice the theatre square, the new town hall, historic churches and original city fountains such as the Quekbrunnen and Cholera Fountain.

Natural attractions and places

The natural corners around Dresden are no less impressive: the Grand Garden and Botanical Garden offer tranquil alleys and plant collections in the city itself, and in the vicinity lies Saxon Switzerland with a national park, Bastay cliffs and picturesque canyons of the Elbe River. For history lovers and panoramas, it is worth visiting Moritzburg Castle and the Königstein Fortress, as well as climbing to such natural peaks as Mount Kotmar. The Elbe embankment and local parks create wonderful routes for hiking and cycling.

Build routes and visit interesting places

On our site you can see all the described sights on an interactive map: short texts will tell about the history of each place, photos will help you choose what to see first, and a built-in route planner will allow you to pave the optimal path to the selected points. Filters on the topic and time of visit will help create a personal route, and the saved plan can be printed or saved in the phone for easy navigation around the city.

You can explore Dresden on your own, following the paved route and enjoying the atmosphere, or book guided tours with local guides that bring to life stories of kings, architects and urban legends. Local guides will suggest the best angles for photos, tell little-known facts and offer themed walks - from Baroque architecture to the natural trails of Saxon Switzerland.

Come to Dresden to discover the wealth of its attractions, experience the history and enjoy nature on the banks of the Elbe. Plan a trip, collect your routes and go to meet new discoveries - the city is ready to give both large monuments and quiet corners for leisurely walks.

 

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