Innere Altstadt
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Popular places to visit
Semper Opera House
Saxony’s state opera house is resplendent with three styles of architecture. Take in a ballet or opera performance in its opulent theater.
Church of Our Lady
Listen to a vocal ensemble, climb to the viewing platform at the top of the dome and learn about the church’s long reconstruction at Dresden’s major Lutheran place of worship.
Zwinger Palace
Wander through sprawling gardens, explore decadent courtyards and see important collections of art at this Baroque masterpiece.
Dresden Castle
A former Royal Palace located in the historic heart of Dresden is today a major cultural attraction and home to some of Germany’s oldest art collections.
Old Market Square
Winter, spring, summer or fall, you’ll always find something going on in this recently revitalized cultural space in the center of the city.
New Market Square
Dresden’s historic square is host to a traditional Christmas market, alfresco dining and one of the city’s largest churches.
Things to do
Historical City Tour of Dresden and Semperoper
Dresden Small Group Walking Tour
Dresden Old Town - Guided Walking Tour in English
Dresden: River Sightseeing Boat Cruise
Dresden: City Sightseeing Tour with Live Guide
Dresden: Tour of VW's Transparent Factory
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Other neighbourhoods around Innere Altstadt
Innere Vorstadt
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Innere Vorstadt. Spend some time visiting top spots like Movie Nights at the Elbe, and catch the metro at Carolaplatz Station or Neustaedter Markt Station to see more of the area.
Wilsdruffer Vorstadt/Seevorstadt-West
Noted for its art galleries and historic sites, there's plenty to explore in Wilsdruffer Vorstadt/Seevorstadt-West. Top attractions like International Congress Center Dresden and Dresden Elbe Valley are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Schweriner Strasse Station or Dresden Freiberger Straße S-Bahn to see more of the city.
Innere Neustadt
Shopping, historic sites, and river views highlight some notable features of Innere Neustadt. Make a stop by Movie Nights at the Elbe or Goldener Reiter while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Carolaplatz Station or Albertplatz Station to get around town.
Altstadt Dresden
Travelers love Altstadt Dresden for its popular shops, and you can see more of Dresden by jumping on the metro at Theaterplatz Station or Altmarkt Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Green Vault and Stallhof Dresden.
Plauen
Plauen is well-liked for its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Russian Orthodox Church and Railway Museum Dresden-Altstadt are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Nuernberger Platz Station or Zschertnitz Meunzmeisterstrasse Station to get around.
Pieschen
Pieschen is well-liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Elbepark Dresden and Dresden Elbe Valley are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Altpieschen Station or Mickten Station to get around.