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MadisonMadison
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Frauenkirche (free entry) is an interesting and important attraction at Neumarkt in Dresden. The church is open to visitors but with varying hours due to concert and worship services so best to check their website for exact times. Historically, Frauenkirche was a Roman Catholic Church prior to the Reformation period, when it was converted a Lutheran Church. The Baroque appearance of the building is that of the 18th century church, was completely destroyed during the Dresden bombings in WWII. That church was left in ruins for nearly 50 years and has only been fully rebuilt by 2005 after a decade of reconstruction efforts. Today, we can see the beautiful Frauenkirche once again. The exterior being that of the same and original Baroque architecture and design of builder Georg Bahr in the 1720s. It is decadent in appearance, featuring a large 96 metre tall dome which dominates the Dresden skyline. The interior of the church is nice as well. There is a circular nave layout, with several floors of seating, which lend well to musical performances that are often held at Frauenkirche. The alter and grand organ situated above are just magnificent. It is a beautiful sight, worth spending a few minutes to enjoy. In the end, Frauenkirche was the most interesting and impressive church attraction we visited during our short stay in Dresden. You can conveniently see Frauenkirche in 15-20 minutes, making this a convenient inclusion for sightseeing itineraries.
BradBrad
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A church dedicated to 'Our Lady' (Kirche zu unser Liebfrauen) was first built in the 11th century in a Romanesque style, outside the city walls and surrounded by a graveyard. The Frauenkirche was the seat of an archpriest in the Meissen Diocese until the Reformation, when it became a Protestant church. This first Frauenkirche was torn down in 1727 and replaced by a new, larger church with a greater capacity. The Frauenkirche was re-built as a Lutheran (Protestant) parish church by the citizenry. Even though Saxony's Prince-elector, Frederick August I, had converted to Catholicism to become King of Poland, he supported the construction which not only gave an impressive cupola to the Dresden townscape but also reassured the Saxonians that their ruler was not going to force the principle cuius regio, eius religio upon them. The original Baroque church was built between 1726 and 1743, and was designed by Dresden's city architect, George Bähr, who did not live to see the completion of his greatest work. Bähr's distinctive design for the church captured the new spirit of the Protestant liturgy by placing the altar, pulpit, and baptismal font directly centre in view of the entire congregation. In 1736, famed organ maker Gottfried Silbermann built a three-manual, 43-stop instrument for the church. The organ was dedicated on 25 November and Johann Sebastian Bach gave a recital on the instrument on 1 December.
Vỹ NguyễnVỹ Nguyễn
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One of the most exhilarating experiences at the Frauenkirche is the ascent to the top of the dome. The climb is an adventure in itself, taking you through the inner workings of the church and giving you a closer look at the engineering marvels behind its construction. The ascent involves a series of winding stairs and ramps that gradually lead you higher, each level offering a new perspective on the architecture and the city outside. Upon reaching the summit, you are rewarded with a breathtaking panoramic view of Dresden. From this vantage point, the city unfurls below you, with the Elbe River winding through the landscape and the historic buildings of Dresden spreading out in every direction. The view is especially captivating at sunrise or sunset, when the light bathes the city in warm colors, creating a picture-perfect scene.
Y. T. Nixon TanY. T. Nixon Tan
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A beautiful church with a history of reconstruction and reconciliation This church stands on the site of an older church, but was first made in its present form in 1743, where its distinctive dome became a symbol of the city, immortalised in paintings. The church itself was utterly destroyed during the bombings of Dresden in 1945, but has since been reconstructed after the fall of Communism. Part of the funds and labour for the reconstruction were provided by people from the UK, as a symbol of reconciliation between former enemies. The interior is reconstructed in Baroque form, but looks very new indeed. It is a poignant memory of war and the desire to rebuild what is destroyed.
David DanceyDavid Dancey
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Absolutely beautiful church, entrance to the church is for free. There’s separate entrance to the roof for 8 EUR (unless you have student discount) where you have nice views at Dresden from above. Frauenkirche was totally destroyed during bombings at the end of the WW2. There were no renovations during the communist regime. Rebuilding of Dresden started only in the 1990s. Britain, which led the bombing raids, has contributed more than one million euros in donations. About a third of the new building is made from the old, dark-colored stones that were left in the ruins. The rest are new stones. The total cost of the project came to 180 million euros.
Natalia DanilovichNatalia Danilovich
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The Dresden Frauenkirche is a Lutheran church in Dresden, the capital of the German state of Saxony. Destroyed during the Allied firebombing of Dresden towards the end of World War II, the church was reconstructed between 1994 and 2005.
attractions: Zwinger, Semperoper Dresden, Brühl's Terrace, Golden Rider, Dresden Castle, German Hygiene Museum, Old Masters Picture Gallery, German Hygiene Museum, Green Vault, Dresden Transport Museum, restaurants: HANS IM GLÜCK - DRESDEN Altmarkt, Kutscherschänke - Uriges Wirtshaus, ALEX Dresden am Schloss, Ristorante "Mamma Mia", Augustiner an der Frauenkirche Restaurant, Sophienkeller im Taschenbergpalais, Shamrock Irish Bar & Restaurant, Wilma Wunder Dresden, Pulverturm, Watzke am Goldenen Reiter
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