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Frauenkirche
Ollie #1 of 57 attractions in Dresden
4.5 of 5 stars 293 reviews
Owner description: Once one of Dresden's most famous cathedrals, this structure is currently undergoing a massive reconstruction project to repair the damage done by...... more » Owner description: Once one of Dresden's most famous cathedrals, this structure is currently undergoing a massive reconstruction project to repair the damage done by Allied bombings. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Tours
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
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Semper Opera House (Semperoper)
Ollie #2 of 57 attractions in Dresden
4.5 of 5 stars 153 reviews
Owner description: Restored to its former magnificence after its destruction in the 1945 bombing of Dresden, this elaborate, High Renaissance style opera house presents...... more » Owner description: Restored to its former magnificence after its destruction in the 1945 bombing of Dresden, this elaborate, High Renaissance style opera house presents opera, ballet and jazz performances, and is worth a visit if only to marvel at its ornate interior. « less
Attraction type  Operas; Theatres
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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Green Vault
Ollie #3 of 57 attractions in Dresden
4.5 of 5 stars 116 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  0.0 km from city centre
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Zwinger
Ollie #4 of 57 attractions in Dresden
4.5 of 5 stars 124 reviews
Attraction type  Museums; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Mysterious Sites
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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Elbufer Dresden
Ollie #5 of 57 attractions in Dresden
5 of 5 stars 29 reviews
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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VW's Glass Factory (Die Glaserne Manufaktur)
Ollie #6 of 57 attractions in Dresden
4.5 of 5 stars 51 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Factory Tours
Distance  1.4 km from city centre
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Bruehl Terrace
Ollie #7 of 57 attractions in Dresden
4.5 of 5 stars 48 reviews
Owner description: Once the private garden of the Count of Bruehl, this large open plaza offers the city's best view of the River Elbe. Under the terrace are trenches,...... more » Owner description: Once the private garden of the Count of Bruehl, this large open plaza offers the city's best view of the River Elbe. Under the terrace are trenches, battlements and other remnants of the city's original fortifications. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.0 km from city centre
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Deutsches Hygiene-Museum
Ollie #8 of 57 attractions in Dresden
4.5 of 5 stars 37 reviews
Public health museum.
Attraction type  Science Museums
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
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Royal Palace (Residenzschloss)
Ollie #9 of 57 attractions in Dresden
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites; History Museums
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
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Asisi Panometer Dresden
Ollie #10 of 57 attractions in Dresden
4.5 of 5 stars 39 reviews
Owner description: 1756 Dresden - Asisi Panometer DresdenMonumental in size - 105 metres long and 27 metres high – on a scale of 1:1 – Yadegar Asisi‘s panoramic painting...... more » Owner description: 1756 Dresden - Asisi Panometer DresdenMonumental in size - 105 metres long and 27 metres high – on a scale of 1:1 – Yadegar Asisi‘s panoramic painting takes you back to one of the most important eras Dresden has known. Look over the magnificent palaces and churches, the Zwinger, the vast gardens and imposing town houses. Here you can experience the Augustan age, when the myth of Dresden was born, with your own eyes. « less
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  4.6 km from city centre
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Albertinum
Ollie #11 of 57 attractions in Dresden
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
A popular art museum displaying a collection of finely wrought jewelry and sculpture.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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Katholische Hofkirche - Dresden
Ollie #12 of 57 attractions in Dresden
4.5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Owner description: Also known as the Cathedral of St. Trinitatis, this is the Catholic Court Church. Houses a famous stone pulpit, 250-year-old organ and the tombs of...... more » Owner description: Also known as the Cathedral of St. Trinitatis, this is the Catholic Court Church. Houses a famous stone pulpit, 250-year-old organ and the tombs of Saxon rulers. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites; Government Buildings
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
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Gemaldegalerie Alte Meister
Ollie #13 of 57 attractions in Dresden
4.5 of 5 stars 37 reviews
This art museum is jam packed with masterpieces by the likes of Rubens and Titian, but it is most famous for Rafael's Sistine Madonna.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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Neustadt
Ollie #14 of 57 attractions in Dresden
4.5 of 5 stars 29 reviews
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  1.6 km from city centre
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Pillnitz Castle & Park
Ollie #15 of 57 attractions in Dresden
4.5 of 5 stars 45 reviews
A beautiful Baroque palace built by architect Pöppelmann.
Attraction type  Castles; Architectural Buildings
Distance  10.5 km from city centre
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Procession of Princes
Ollie #16 of 57 attractions in Dresden
4.5 of 5 stars 41 reviews
Owner description: This 394-foot mural along the wall in the Royal Mews courtyard depicts a parade of Saxony rulers, some walking, others on horseback. Scratched into...... more » Owner description: This 394-foot mural along the wall in the Royal Mews courtyard depicts a parade of Saxony rulers, some walking, others on horseback. Scratched into stucco by the artist in 1876, the mural was later recast onto porcelain tiles and, incredibly, survived the 1945 bombing of Dresden that destroyed most buildings. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.0 km from city centre
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Standseilbahn Dresden
Ollie #17 of 57 attractions in Dresden
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic Drives
Distance  5.4 km from city centre
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Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden (Dresden Art Galleries)
Ollie #18 of 57 attractions in Dresden
5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.0 km from city centre
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Kunsthofpassage
Ollie #19 of 57 attractions in Dresden
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  1.8 km from city centre
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Town Hall Tower (Rathausturm)
Ollie #20 of 57 attractions in Dresden
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Observation Decks/ Towers
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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