Dresden, monumental and cultural beauty
Dresden invites you to immerse yourself in a destination full of art, history and architecture, where every corner reflects the splendor of its past. In this captivating city, marvel at the imposing Frauenkirche, a symbol of renaissance and reconciliation, or tour the majestic Zwinger Palace, home to impressive art collections. The Semperoper, with its neo-Renaissance elegance, will transport you to a world of music and culture. Dresden also surprises with renowned museums, such as the Gallery of the Old Masters and the Transport Museum. Complete your visit by exploring charming destinations nearby, such as Saxon Switzerland or Moritzburg Castle. In Dresden, every experience combines cultural richness with natural beauty, creating unique memories.
What to see in Dresde
Things to see in Dresden: the city's Baroque splendour that rose from the ashes
The capital of Saxony is impressive with its beautiful monuments, meticulously reconstructed after it was destroyed in World War II, and iconic Baroque architecture such as the Frauenkirche and Zwinger Palace.
Frauenkirche Dresden: the great stone dome symbolising the city’s resilience
Reborn after 50 years in ruins due to bombing during World War II, this Baroque church is the emblem of the Saxon capital and offers unbeatable views from the top of its magnificent dome.
Zwinger Palace: a journey into Dresden's baroque splendour
This impressive 18th-century palace complex was reborn like a phoenix to become a leading museum globally thanks to its valuable Old Masters Gallery and its Porcelain Collection, among the largest in the world.
Semperoper: Dresden's Neo-Renaissance jewel twice resurrected
The opera house, where great composers such as Wagner and Strauss premièred their masterpieces, tells an astonishing story of survival that is linked to the city's destiny of splendour and tragedy.
Moritzburg Castle: Baroque elegance in a fairytale setting
Standing on an artificial island and surrounded by a lake and forests, such is the charm of this former hunting lodge that it was chosen as the location for a Cinderella film.
Saxon Switzerland National Park: the landscape that enchanted German Romantic painters
Hiking the famous Malerweg or “Painters’ Way” will make you feel like the famous wanderer on the sea of clouds in Caspar David Friedrich's painting.
