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Speciality Museums
Museum with a curated collection of historical treasures, showcased in an accessible manner with an informative audio guide. Features an ivory room and intricate displays in a notable building.
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Vast museum complex showcasing royal treasures, historical artifacts, and a notable coin collection. Includes a Turkish Chamber and armor hall, providing insights into Central European history.
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- FrisenvangBronshoej, Denmark288 contributionsFantastic beautiful church both inside and outside. Hard to believe that the church has been rebuilt after the war. The church square is also very nice. Don't miss a lunch or drink at one of the many restaurants with a view to the churchWritten April 15, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Luann P1 contributionThe Zwinger was amazing! It is a large, beautiful building with 5 or more separate areas that could each be a museum in itself. There is not just Dresden china, about which you may have heard before, but china from different parts of the world. There are also displays of clocks and other things. It took us four hours or more to see everything.Written March 3, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- vatravelingbugArlington, VA403 contributionsThe Green Vault is unique--so many unusual treasures in a treasure of a place--all ornate and over the top in a town where the architecture is also already over the top iThe audio guide is terrific and tells a story of a life most of us cannot even begin to imagine. My question--which no one could answer-was who polishes all that silver?!
You need to book ahead to visit the vault but it is well worth the advance planning.Written October 24, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Ramon424 contributionsOn 2 floors you get to see a big collection of various artists and their work, mostly paintings with a few statues as well.
The size is actually manageable in 1 visit though it is surely a lot to take in.Written October 14, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - TerezaCzech Republic34 contributionsWhen you visit the old centre, you can literally fly through this passage in 5 minutes. Definitely an impressive piece of history.Written March 30, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Traveler055055760105 contributionsThis was the most beautiful building I have ever seen! Booked an informative tour in the day and back in the evening to watch the most amazing performance by the ballet company.Written April 13, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ed cartvalePrestwick, UK798 contributionsThe amount of trove here is incredible. Easily takes four hours to view the items, the craft is superb
Best go first thing as yours begin to arrive at 11:00 and it gets seriously crowded. Well laid out in a modern museum. Gift shop not up to much. You have to put your jackets and bags in lockers on arrival before security.Written April 22, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - mayaaC8 contributionsNice to place to relax, wander around and just absorb in the city's atmosphere. Definitely worth the visit. Offering nice views over the river too.Written October 23, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- John NVancouver, Canada13 contributionsThoroughly enjoyed this. Puts the old town in perspective. Can't imagine what kind of camera could take pictures that could be projected onto a 50 foot high screen.Written October 14, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JohannaHaveHelsinki, Finland103 contributionsNice place to walk around and pass time. Very unique place to visit with cute little shops and cafes here and there. Interesting and nice art all around in the buildings and backyards. Great athmosphereWritten April 23, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TerezaCzech Republic34 contributionsWe visited on the first warm day of sping and enjoyed every bit of the day. The gardens are beautiful even in March and the park offers many places to escape the busy town.Written March 30, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- leslie cBerlin, Germany166 contributionsDo you want see how a striving young Dresdener became one of the world's top earning artists? Gerhard Richter's works are a highlight of the Albertinum contemporary art museum on the banks of the river Elbe. This may be one of the most under-visited sights of Dresden but for art lovers it's a real find.
Many of Germany's most renowned 19th and 20th century painters came from Saxony. Caspar David Friedrich and his famed moonlight scenes,for example, or Pechstein and the revolutionary Blaue Reiter movement.
The top floor has many of their works and a sprinkling of other leading German and French impressionists.Written November 24, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dresden
- The top attractions to visit in Dresden are:
- The Dresden Zwinger
- Green Vault
- Frauenkirche Dresden
- Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
- Semper Opera House (Semperoper)
- The best outdoor activities in Dresden according to Tripadvisor travelers are:
- Grosser Garten Dresden
- Zoo Dresden
- Dresden Botanical Gardens
- Gartenstadt Hellerau
- Hochseilpark Dresden-Buehlau
- The best day trips from Dresden according to Tripadvisor travelers are:
- The Best Of Saxon Switzerland From Prague: Bastei Bridge & Dresden City
- Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland National Park Day Trip from Dresden
- Best of Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland Day Trip from Dresden - Hiking Tour
- Best of Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland Day Trip from Dresden- Fantasy Tour
- Unforgettable Private tour to Dresden and Saxon Switzerland from Prague
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