One of the last and most impressive buildings of the Roman Baroque epoch, Katholische Hofkirche can be seen from all over the city. Its sandstone edifice is covered with fine architectural details that make its exterior distinctive. The bulk of construction on the buildings wasn't completed by Germans, but by Italian builders, architects, and a sculptor. The interior white walls and gilded altar are majestic and echo the grandeur of the outside and the Baroque observance of elegance. Visit during a service to enjoy the chapel's acoustics. Plan your visit to Katholische Hofkirche and a wealth of other attractions, well-known and undiscovered, using our Dresden day trip tool.
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Beautiful building located next to the palace. The church is big inside with lots of artwork on the side walls and some up in the ceiling
Beautiful building located next to the palace. The church is big inside with lots of artwork on the side walls and some up in the ceiling more »
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One of several really stand out buildings that you will encounter in such a relatively compact area of the city. It is a real beauty and well worth seeing...
One of several really stand out buildings that you will encounter in such a relatively compact area of the city. It is a real beauty and well worth seeing... more »
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This Catholic Cathedral was completed in 1751. It is the most important Catholic cathedral in the city. It was badly damaged during the Second World War but it was restored in the 1960's. If you walk from the Main Station you will reach it in 15-20 minutes.
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Free admission. You will find some painting master pieces in this church. There are also some days with organ concert for a very small fee. It's also a good place to pray a bit for everyone who lost their lives and family members in the bombings of 1945. 🙏
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