Neumarkt, 01067 Dresden, Germany

Originally completed in 1743, the Frauenkirche was one of the most beautiful baroque churches in all of Europe. The church was destroyed at the end of World War II in Allied bombing raids. After German reunification, the Frauenkirche was rebuilt using thousands of the original stones and rededicated in 2005. Take a tour of the interior of the Frauenkirche to see its multiple galleries and prominent gold touches everywhere in this Baroque masterpiece.

Taschenberg 2, 01067 Dresden, Germany

Also known as Dresdner Residenzschloss, the Dresden Royal Palace is home to the Dresden State Art Collection. Once home to Saxony's electors and kings, Augustus the Strong made the Dresden Royal Palace into a public museum. There are many displays of art, opulent court clothing and suits of armor. All background information for displays is written in English, making it easy for travelers to learn more about the collection.

One of the most visited inclusions in the Dresden Royal Palace is the famed Green Vault. The Green Vault is home to gold, silver, jewelry and ivory pieces from the 14th to 18th centuries. When in the Green Vault, be sure to check out the world's largest green diamond.

Augustusstraße 1, 01067 Dresden, Germany

Also known as the Furstenzug, the Procession of Princes is found on the outside of the Stallhof on Schlossplatz square. The Procession is a 101-meter-long picture of Saxony's ruling family, the Wettins. Included among the royals in the murals are German scientists, farmers and craftsman. The mural was started in 1870 and is composed of more than 24,000 Meissen porcelain tiles.

Georg-Treu-Platz 1, 01067 Dresden, Germany

Known as the "Balcony of Europe" or Bruhl's Terrace, the Burhlsche Terrasse was opened to the public in 1814. Running along the bank of the Elbe River, the Terrasse offers relaxing views of the river and city. The terrace is a great place to take a stroll, enjoy a coffee in one of the many shops along the terrace, and just relax.

Tzschirnerpl. 2, 01067 Dresden, Germany

Located on the eastern end of Bruhlsche Terrasse, parts of the Albertinum date back to the Renaissance. The Albertinium has been the home of an important collection of sculptures (classical, Renaissance, and modern) since the 1880s. Recent renovations made room for a new art museum called the Gallery of Modern Masters, home to works by Monet, van Gogh, and local favorite Gerhard Richter.

Hauptallee 10, 01219 Dresden, Germany

Also known as Grosser Garten, this landmark was started over 300 years ago. The Great Garden is the biggest park in Dresden and is home to many festivals and concerts. The Great Garden is home to the Sommerpalais, a small palace at the center of the park from the late 1600s.

01067 Dresden, Germany

Theaterplatz is a paved square with some of the foremost landmarks in Dresden on its edges. Here, you can easily take in all of these Dresden tourist attractions: 

• Hofkirche  

Schloßstraße 24, 01067 Dresden, Germany

Hofkirche is a High Baroque style Catholic Cathedral. Many kings and members of the Wettin royal family are buried here. When visiting the Hofkirche, be sure to check out the church organ designed by Gottfried Silbermann. Be sure to check out the High Altar, as well as the allegories and sculptures by famous artists. 

• Semperoper 

Theaterplatz 2, 01067 Dresden, Germany 

Found on the west side of the Theaterplatz, the Dresden opera house was built in the Italian High Renaissance style. Take a tour of the grand interior or spend an evening watching a performance. At the Semperoper, you can see a concert by the Dresden Orchestra (Staatskapelle Dresden), a ballet or an opera. 

• Dresden Zwinger 

Sophienstraße, 01067 Dresden, Germany 

The Dresden Zwinger is a grand, Baroque-style palace built in the 1700s on the bank of the Elbe River. The Zwinger holds many of Dresden's State Art Collections. The Dresden Porcelain Collection, a museum of scientific instruments and the Old Masters Picture Gallery (Gemaldegalerie Alte Meister) are all found in the Dresden Zwinger. When visiting the Gemaldegalerie Alte Meister, you can enjoy paintings by Raphael, Tintoretto, Rembrandt, Rubens, and Vermeer.

Wettiner Pl. 7, 01067 Dresden, Germany

Kraftwerk Mitte is a reclaimed power plant site that is being transformed into museums, theaters and restaurants. Those with kids should check out the Theatre for the Young Generation (Theater Junge Generation), where audience participation is part of the show.  Kraftwerk Mitte is also home to Germany's only independent opera house, the Staatsoperette Dresden.