What to do in Dresden

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Altstadt Dresden

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On the south side of the Elbe River is Dresden’s historic center, which features art galleries, grandiose churches, picturesque gardens and shopping districts.

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Neustadt featuring street scenes

Neustadt

Go on a walking tour around Dresden’s preserved 18th-century quarter, which offers an insight into how the city appeared before its 1940s bombardment.

Neustadt
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Innere Altstadt

If you're spending time in Innere Altstadt, check out sights like Altmarkt or Old Market Square and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Altmarkt Station or Postplatz Station.

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Blasewitz

Learn about innovation in the tech museum, cross the Blue Bridge and admire the impressive façades of the historic villas.

Blasewitz
Neustadt Market Hall featuring heritage elements

Innere Neustadt

Shopping, historical sites and river views highlight some notable features of Innere Neustadt. Make a stop by Saxon State Chamber or Movie Nights at the Elbe while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Carolaplatz Station or Albertplatz Station to get around town.

Innere Neustadt
Neustadt which includes a fountain

Albertstadt

Albertstadt is well liked for its bars and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Dresden Elbe Valley and Kulturzentrum Strasse E are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Dresden Industrial Estate S-Bahn or Heeresbaeckerei Station to get around.

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