Dresden is a city in Eastern Germany that is famous for its Baroque and Rococo architecture. I was fortunate to visit Dresden in May 2019 through a summer study abroad program. Follow along on my journey through out the best cultural landmarks in Dresden, Germany.
Frauenkirche
In Dresden, the Frauenkirche is a reconstructed Protestant church that serves as a beautiful central landmark to the city. The impressive structure spans several stories tall, and the towering domes portray biblical scenes.
Most of Dresden’s cultural sites are centrally located!
Friedrich August II Monument
The Friedrich August II Monument is centrally located in the New Town square, just adjacent to the Frauenkirche. This monument portrays a King surrounded by saints, and is interesting because it predates the Second World War. It is cool to see aspects of historic Dresden intertwined with post-war reconstruction.
Grand Garden of Dresden
The Großer Garten, or the Grand Garden of Dresden, is a public garden space featuring winding paths and perfectly groomed landscapes. A small train brings passengers through the garden, and the area serves as a common meeting place for locals. When I was walking through the garden, I found it interesting to compare paths that were directly within and outside of the garden boundaries.
Not only is the city full of cultural significance, but historical significance as well.
Porcelain Wall of Dresden Germany
This wall was constructed in the early 1900s and is made of porcelain tiles. When Dresden was threatened by the allied powers in World War 2, this wall was one of the few pieces of the historic city that did not suffer from damage. The history here is powerful.
Zwinger Bridge
The Zwinger is a Baroque style palace located in Dresden. The word Zwinger refers to the style of architecture from the Middle Ages which involves protective exterior walls with a wide open central area. The detail and symbolism involved in the building structures as well as the span of the palace grounds were impressive.
Dresden Germany Art
This blue building which portrays a curious facade of funnels and pipes is a famous landmark in Dresden because of the musical melodies that are produced by the addition of water. I noticed that clever artistic expression was very popular in Dresden, and appears to be a strong cultural aspect of Eastern Germany in General. From street art to building alterations, the locals seemed to find ways to tastefully express themselves and their ideas.
What is your favorite cultural landmark in Dresden?
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