The Historic City Center

Frauenkirche

After its destruction in World War II the church was not allowed to be rebuilt during the communist era. It was only reopened in 2005 and has become a symbol for the reunified Germany.

Semper-Opera-House

The building on the Theater-Square is named after its architect. We are very proud of the architecture and the renowned acoustics.

Hofkirche and Schloss

The palace (center), where our monarchs resided, is a museum today with many world class collections.

To the left is the Catholic Church – interestingly big in Protestant Saxony.

Zwinger

This baroque site was built by our most important monarch, August the Strong, the beginning of the 18. century.

Fürstenzug

Here we see the largest porcelain picture in the world with a total length of more than 100 meters (more than 300 feet).

Neustadt

We see administrative buildings on the other side of the Elbe river. This quarter is called ‘Neustadt’ and it is known for its many bars, cafés and nightlife.

Paddle Wheel Steamers roam the Elbe river upstream and downstream.