Almost too beautiful to believe. Oddly, I came to Dresden specifically because of this building - it was represented by a little figurine in a German board game I played with my daughter. It was beautiful in the game. Breathtaking in person. It was destroyed in the bombing of WWII but a lot of pieces survived and they put it all back together after the wall came down read more

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Beautiful cathedral in Dresden! Really crowded and kind of loud inside unfortunately, but this was on a Saturday afternoon. Anyways still worth going inside. read more

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A huge church in Old Town appears to be old, but learning its history of a rebuilt the recent history puts the beauty of this church in a different perspective. Climbing the dome is a 20 euro per person entrance fee, and well worth it. The 365 degree view of Dresden is breathtaking. Entrance to the church is free, and there was a mid-day service taking place when me and Hubby visited. Beautiful and worth a stop to visit this Dresden landmark. read more

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Stunning and breath taking as it still stands showing herself off. I found myself in the city center watching the sun set and the darkness set, yet her lights were shining bright standing out as the people stood and stared in endless thought. read more

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Dresden is an absolutely gorgeous little city in the Saxony region of Germany. This place endured such atrocities during World War II and still came out on top afterwards. The best example of this undying spirit is the Frauenkirche, Church of Our Lady. This Lutheran church was completely decimated due to the bombing of Dresden during World War II. The ruins were left as an anti-war memorial for sometime and was then rebuilt after the reunification of Germany. The interior of the church was completed in 2005, which was preceded by the exterior which was completed in 2004. Original stones from the first iteration of the church were used. You can tell because the newer stones are a bright white color and the older stones are blackened. One enduring figure of the church is the Martin Luther statue that stands outside. While the church fell to the ground during the bombings, that statue still stood strong. My traveling companion and I were able to ascend to the dome and look at the surrounding landscape from the viewing platform. On clear days, you can see mountains many many miles away. The ascent is separate from an actual tour of the church, itself, which is free. The ascent costs 8 Euro for each adult. If you are in Dresden, this church is a must stop. The whole area is a historian's dream. If you do anything in Dresden, take a few moments to glance upon the Church of Our Lady and see how people can overcome even the worst parts of war. read more

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The Church of Our Lady is a beautiful and quite unique looking church from the outside. The golden cross at the top is given by England. Inside you will find a lovely wall of saints and a great place to take photos. From the central court, you can either go up or go down. Within the basement, there is the silent prayer cloister for those that want to pray. Going up, there is the spire and tower, where you can get a view around Dresden. The entrance fee for this place is FREE, but a donation is always welcomed of course. They also have a small gift shop that sells religious souvenirs if you wish. Enjoy the visit! read more

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As one of the landmark in Dresden, Frauenkirche is one of the easiest place to get to. It kind feel like it in the center of everything in the Neumarkt. Around this place, it got many great restaurants and places worth to visit. I found it really beautiful and romantic at night. It is free to visit the church, but you just need to wait on the line. Sometime take awhile, when I was there, it was really lucky for me and my friends. It didn't take that long to get inside the cathedral. My first impression was wow This place is really beautiful. I have visited quite lot of cathedrals during my visit to different cities in Europe, this one surly has it unique charm. I am not a religious, so I can't explain everything. But from the view of art, this is something worth to wait. And the host gave us all the visitor a great welcome speech. It also allows visitors to go on top of the cathedral and have an amazing view of the city, but it's really pity, for that people actually have to pay and it is quite expensive. When I was there, it charged 8 euro pre person for the entrance. We wanted to go, but because of that we didn't. So it really depend on yourself, if the price isn't that important to you, why not. read more

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For centuries church towers & domes were not just a sign of grandeur, but also a symbol of the power of God. The intimidation & awe that one felt when staring at these long time ago can still be felt in this place. The name "Frauenkirche", which literally translates as "(Our) Lady's church", is by no means unusual: You will find a Frauenkirche or Liebfrauenkirche in around 100 cities throughout Germany, including Meißen, Munich, Nürnberg and Bremen. It towers over Dresden, and unfortunately we were unable to go in, due to Easter prayer times and so on. I will definitely be back to see this place. It was extensively restored in the 90's due to damage from the war and looks amazing and grand from the outside. The square where it is located is huge and close to many of the main historical landmarks in Dresden. A must visit in Dresden. read more

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A beautiful Protestant church with a catholic name. Completely destroyed during the February 1945 bombing, which destroyed 60% of the city and most all of the center. I first came to Dresden in 1982 and it still looked like the war had just ended with large piles of rubble alongside the streets with very little rebuilt. It was like stepping back in time! This church was a burned down melted hulk and was not rebuilt until 2005. Dresden was the closest place you could get to feeling WWII destruction even in the 1980s. The former DDR almost cleared away the church (being atheist and snuffing out religion), but the citizens prevailed and kept it as a reminder. Now rebuilt, only 15% of the stones are original. read more

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As we walked through Dresden, we went through the massively tall doors into the church. My college-aged children wanted to see a "cathedral" on our trip, and this was certainly one to impress! There was no line to enter, and we had most of it to ourselves at the time. The size and scope was breathtaking, and learning the history of the structure was an important part of our stop. We took the chance to light a candle in memory of passed loved ones before we left. It was a beautiful and memorable stop. read more

One of Dresden's landmarks, I love how it was located right in the center of everything. I was really impressed by the cathedral it was so beautiful inside. I was really impressed by the architecture and the art it had to offer. I was really blessed to be able to visit the cathedral. read more

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This is a truly amazing testament to industriousness, will-power and engineering prowess of the German people. Completely destroyed during the war, it has been remarkably rebuilt (with original stones salvaged and placed in the new structure, as evidenced by their darker appearance). We were fortunate to have tickets to see a concert and thereby observe the interior of this stunning Protestant church. Not surprisingly, everything inside is sparkling and new but it also gave me a sense of how the original may have looked hundreds of years ago when first built like stepping back in time. The gold detailing along the pastel walls are spectacular, especially in the front of the church where the large organ is prominently displayed. When seeing old pictures of the city and the church destroyed during WWII, it brought tears to my eyes ... so it's that much more amazing that from those ruins, this awe-inspiring monument has been reconstructed. read more

This is a must see in Dresden. The tower view is really nice because you see the old and new parts of Dresden. There are 360 viewpoints and they give you a guide that tells you what everything is in the city from far away. The climb up is not bad at all. The church inside is not my taste but is fine. There is the original gold cross that was burned (the replacement one at the top of the church was actually created by the son (and his firm) of one of the bomber pilots). read more

Whether you are Catholic or not religious at all... if you appreciate history, architecture, and/or art, you have to stop by this renewed giant temple. It is breathtaking with beautiful coloring inside. It is sometimes jam packed with tourists, but worth it to your eyes and cognition. Be sure to take a good look all 360° around you. The dome is awesome. You can go around behind the structure and take an elevator half way to the top and then some spiral walking. Good exercise, but very much worth the awe inspiring beauty around this reconstructed Capital of Saxony. The church entrance is free and the entry to the top is €8,00 (euros). Beautiful! read more

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A masterpiece rebuild. It's a miracle that the city of Dresden has its famous church and old Town back. The church looks stunning from any direction you look. The trip to the top is great value. read more

Go, Go, Go! It is beautifully reconstructed from World War II. It is a beautiful place to sit and enjoy. It is a stunning testament to architecture, even it was rebuilt. To imagine it how it was constructed in 1743 and then using the same plans to reconstruct it is just amazing. You do feel that you are in the presence of something bigger than yourself. read more

The specific characteristic of the Frauenkirche of Dresden is that it was reconstructed by using the material of the ruin. Because of the different colour of the stones you can see exactly which parts of the church are the new and which are the old ones. This solution preserves the function of the memorial. read more

it is like that, as if one would have returned again your face to the city. Magnificently it strains towards skies and announces themselves, what out citizen and public spirit are able to carry. Raised your head lifts these protestant lutherische church of the baroque over the city, which lost your whole face at one night. The free spirit, the courage and act urge triumphed over the darkness. Bravo Dresden up-arose from ruins. read more

Magnificent church that symbolises the reconstruction of the centre of old Dresden. It looks wonderful from the outside but wait until you get inside and see the ornate decoration. A highlight of any trip to the city. read more

The rebuilt Frauenkirche in Dresden was "The" high point of my recent trip to Berlin and Dresden, the first in 24 years. I had known the church only as a very sad heap of rubble in the 1970's, 80's, and early 90's, so I found this Phoenix-like authentic baroque re-creation incredibly inspiring. I was privileged to attend two church services there in the evening. And the ascent in a sunny day to the very top of the dome was very worthwhile, with beautiful views of Dresden, the rebuilding of which is very much still a work in progress. read more