2 Days in Dresden: Baroque Rebuilt and Elbe Views

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πŸ“ Dresden, GermanyπŸ—“ 2 daysπŸ‘₯ History and architecture fans

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2Days
7Stops
2Meal tips
About Β£70-110 a day, mid-range, flights excludedBudget

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Two days in Saxony's capital: the rebuilt Frauenkirche and Zwinger, the Green Vault's treasures and the Neustadt's creative district. Dresden is compact and good value.

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Day by day

A view of the iconic Frauenkirche dome and surrounding architecture in Dresden, Germany.
1

Altstadt

09:30

Frauenkirche

A baroque church rebuilt after World War II.

πŸ“ Altstadt⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· Free (dome ~€14)
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πŸ’‘ Climb the dome for views.
11:00

Zwinger Palace

A baroque palace complex with museums.

πŸ“ Altstadt⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· ~€14
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πŸ’‘ Art gallery of Old Masters.
14:00

BrΓΌhl's Terrace

The 'Balcony of Europe' on the Elbe.

πŸ“ Altstadt⏱ 30 minπŸ’· Free
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πŸ’‘ A good place for a stroll.
16:00

Green Vault (Residenzschloss)

A treasure chamber of jewellery.

πŸ“ Altstadt⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· ~€12-25
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πŸ’‘ Book timed entry.

🍽 Where to eat

dinnerSaxon sauerbratenSaxon Β· $$
Breathtaking aerial view of Dresden, Germany featuring iconic architecture and the Elbe River.
2

Neustadt and the Elbe

10:00

Kunsthofpassage

Artistic courtyards in the Neustadt.

πŸ“ Neustadt⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· Free
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12:00

Lunch

CafΓ©s and bars.

πŸ“ Neustadt⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· ~€12-20
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πŸ’‘ Try Eierschecke cake.
14:30

Pillnitz Palace by paddle steamer

A historic steamer up the Elbe.

πŸ“ Pillnitz⏱ 3 hoursπŸ’· ~€20
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🍽 Where to eat

breakfastCoffee and cakeGerman Β· $
🎟 Book ahead for day 2Tickets and tours: Kunsthofpassage

Good to know

✈️ Getting thereDresden Airport connects by S-Bahn in 20 minutes.
πŸš† Getting aroundTrams are the main way around.
πŸ’· CurrencyEuro (€). Cards widely accepted.
πŸ—£ LanguageGerman. English is spoken.

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