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Frauenkirche

An der Frauenkirche 12, 01067 Dresden, Saxony, Germany
49 0 351 498 11 10
Ranked #1 of 19 tours in Dresden
4.5 of 5 stars 296 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Tours
Owner description: Once one of Dresden's most famous cathedrals, this structure is currently undergoing a massive reconstruction project to repair the damage done by...... more » Owner description: Once one of Dresden's most famous cathedrals, this structure is currently undergoing a massive reconstruction project to repair the damage done by Allied bombings. « less
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Niagara Falls, New York
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

It is better if you understand German - then attend the noon memorial service and the following ex[position of the rebuilt church's history. More

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We could not get in ... although it was only May. Long an not organized line. More

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San Francisco
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

This building was destroyed in WW2 and has been reconstructed beautifully. It's amazing to see. There is nothing much inside. More

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Tarpon Springs, Florida
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

The mingling of old stone and new make the church that much more interesting. The church is beautiful and a testament to the resiliency of Dresden. Definitely worth a stop to see the inside and read about. More

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

The profound altar, paster interior and use of previous church (destroyed in 1945) pieces of stone. More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

I climbed the tower of the frauenkirche in Dresden (about half the distance is travelled by lift). The view from the top is spectacular, taking in all the sights of Dresden, but I felt €8 was a bit expensive. More

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Shanghai, China
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Everything from the exterior to the golden angels and blue walls - this church always makes me sit back and appreciate this place's beauty and history. More

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Berlin, Germany
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

All people told us to go here. The interior as well as exterior were looking nice. Furthermore, it has to be respected that it was rebuilt after being destroyed after the fierce bombing in WWII. It must be said that the place is a little too touristic and valued, than that it actually deserves. When looking bluntly, it's no better... More

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Wexford, Ireland
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Beautiful inside and out. Amazing ceiling and architecture. More

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Houston TX
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Seeing this church is just half the story. Be sure to fill yourself in on its destruction and rebuildings. Wonderful city treasure More

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