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Dresden‘s Rise from Ruin: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Dresden‘s Rise from Ruin: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Dresden‘s Rise from Ruin: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

By VoiceMap
Price is NZ$11 per adult
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  • 1h 30m
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Overview

Embark on a historical journey commencing at Dresden Central Station. Along the way, you‘ll learn about the ideology that shaped the rebuilding of post-war Dresden.

• The past and present are intertwined in this tour of Dresden, where you'll hear about the city’s radical modern post-WWII reconstruction
• Hear from producer, Seema Prakash, a local tour guide from See My Dresden
• Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Activity location

  • 01069
    • 9 Prager Straße
    • 01069, Dresden, Sachsen, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 01069
    • 9 Prager Straße
    • 01069, Dresden, Sachsen, Germany

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Dresden‘s Rise from Ruin: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m1h 30m
  • Opening hours: Thu 12:00 am-11:30 pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$11.34 x 1 AdultNZ$11.34
Total
Price is NZ$11.34

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLifetime access to this tour in English
  • What's includedWhat's includedVoiceMap app for Android and iOS
  • What's includedWhat's includedOffline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSmartphone and headphones
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drink

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Prager Strasse (Pass by)
On this walking tour, you enter the famous, historic Prager Straße that continues for about a mile. Careful as you walk! Imagine it is the late 1800s / early 1900s and hear about what life in Dresden was like in that time. This was where the wealthiest people of Dresden spent their money. In the early 1900s is one of the richest German cities! The architecture that lines the Prager Straße is sumptuous, neo-Empire hinting at old wealth, while some of the interiors reflect the changing times and are likely to have been influenced by the very chic, contemporary Art Nouveau movement.
Holy Cross Church (Pass by)
Along the way during this self guided walking tour you will visit the Kreuz Kirche, or the Church of the Holy Cross while listening to the history of Dresden. Take a look at the Swords to Ploughshares monument and hear about toppling of the seemingly invincible GDR.
Old Market Square (Altmarkt) (Pass by)
Visit the Old Makret Square en route during this audio tour. This was the heart of Dresden. The first mention of it was in 1370. Markets, festivities and tournaments were staged here. Since 1434 the Strietzel Markt- one of the oldest Christmas Markets of the world has been held here.
Kulturpalast Dresden (Pass by)
During this self-guided tour, you will find a place to sit, either on one of the fountains or seats in front of the Kultur Palast. The building was commissioned in an architectural competition as a ‘House of Socialist Culture’. You'll hear about the design and architecture of the building. Listen to interesting stories about what the building was used for. You can go into the Kultur Palast if you like. As you enter, you'll hear the voice of producer, Seema Prakash, pointing out notable things to observe.
Procession of Princes (Pass by)
You'll stop at The Procession of Prices mural during this audio walking tour. This mural goes back to 1907. It is made with 23 thousand tiles of porcelain, specifically Meissen porcelain. You can see each square of porcelain if you look closely. And each square is painted with its little bit of the whole image. At a 100 metres long, it is one of the largest porcelain artworks in the entire world on an exterior wall. This shows the family that ruled Saxony, the Wettins, riding into history, proudly declaring their 829 year rule. Under each ruler, on a horse, is the time of his reign and all the coat of arms of the territories that belonged to them. This mural was originally painted on the wall directly but later transferred onto tiles of porcelain in 1907. You'll hear this and more of the history of the mural during this audio tour as you admire the mural.
Schlossplatz (Pass by)
Schlossplatz is the final stop of this audio tour. Here you will find the statue of King Friedrich August sitting on his throne. Listen to producer, Seema Prakash, talking about the buildings in the area and the history of Dresden through the ages. You'll hear about what to do in the area and where to go next to explore this historical site. From here, you may continue walking - carry on over the Augustus Bridge and across the river to Neustadt (the New City). The tour ends but there is much to explore in this location.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES01069
    • 9 Prager Straße
    • 01069, Dresden, Sachsen, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE01069
    • 9 Prager Straße
    • 01069, Dresden, Sachsen, Germany

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