Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Saxony, Germany

July 7, 2021 Osvaldo Hartline

The Free State of Saxony (German: Freistaat Sachsen [ˈfʁaɪ̯ʃtaːt ˈzaksn̩]; Upper Sorbian: Swobodny stat Sakska) is a landlocked federal state of Germany, bordering the federal states of Brandenburg, Saxony Anhalt, Thuringia, and Bavaria, as well as the countries of Poland (Lower Silesian and Lubusz Voivodeships) and the Czech Republic (Karlovy Vary, Liberec and Ústí nad Labem Regions). Its capital is Dresden, and its largest city is Leipzig.
Restaurants in Saxony

1. Parc national de la Suisse saxonne

Pirna, Saxony Germany http://www.germany.travel/fr/loisirs-et-detente/paysages-naturels/parcs-nationaux/parc-national-de-la-suisse-saxonne.html
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Parc national de la Suisse saxonne

2. Frauenkirche Dresden

Georg-Treu-Platz 3 Eingang G der Frauenkirche, 01067 Dresden, Saxony Germany +49 351 65606100 [email protected] http://www.frauenkirche-dresden.de/
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Frauenkirche Dresden

Once one of Dresden's most famous cathedrals, this structure is currently undergoing a massive reconstruction project to repair the damage done by Allied bombings.

Reviewed By HCovik - Atlanta, United States

It's hard to believe that this beautiful baroque church was completely demolished as a result of allied bombing in February 1945. A piece of the original dome still stands on the square in the same spot as were it landed in 1945. All through the DDR years the church remained a ruin and only after the German reunification effort was made to rebuild it. Restoration started in 1994 and was finished in 2005. What we are looking at is the result. It's absolutely beautiful. It's Baroque at its pinnacle. It actually looks more like an opulent opera building than a church. Its hard to imagine that what we are looking at is less than 25 years old. Frescos on the ceiling look centuries old. Here's were Bach played in 1736 and Wagner conducted. It's absolutely a must see part of Dresden. Being here will give you some sense as to what else was destroyed during the bombings of 1945. The once royal city of the kings of Saxony must have been awesome. The church is open for prayer services, concerts and lectures and the dome can be ascended (between heaven and earth) and offers a stunning view of the city. The first 24 meters (75 ft) are by lift and the the remaining 43 meters (130 ft) take you via narrow stairs, a spiraling ramp and a steep ladder stairway to the viewing platform. Admission fee is 8 Euros for an adult and is definitely worth it.

3. St. Thomas Church

Thomaskirchhof 18, 04109, Leipzig, Saxony Germany +49 341 222240 [email protected] http://www.thomaskirche.org
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St. Thomas Church

Bach served as the choirmaster at this church, to which his grave was moved in 1949, for the last 27 years of his life.

Reviewed By Fletch1946 - Fair Haven, United States

Thomaskirche is a beautiful church in downtown Leipzig. It is very close to the train station. Aside from being of historical interest, it as a pace where Johann Sebastian Bach led the famed Boys Choir for thirty years, where he wrote about one cantata week for those thirty years and is now (they think) buried.you can lear about that mystery when you visit. Worth your time.

4. Bastei

Bastei 12, 01847 Lohmen, Saxony Germany +49 3501 470147 http://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/region/highlights/bastei.html
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Bastei

A spectacular lookout point providing breathtaking views of the Elbe River and the surrounding countryside.

Reviewed By Inspire54999195094

We found out about this before we left on our trip and wanted to see just how incredible the views would be. We were not disappointed, The vies of the valley and river below were amazing, The hike on the tour around where the former structures were built was easy for me, but my wife could not go because of the numerous steps. She can not navigate them without pain in her back. She did love the views from the observation areas and she loved the shops. It was definitely a sight to behold.

5. Schloss & Park Pillnitz

August-Boeckstiegel-Str. 2, 01326 Dresden, Saxony Germany +49 351 2613260 [email protected] http://www.schlosspillnitz.de
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Schloss & Park Pillnitz

Once a pleasure palace and later summer residence of the Saxon royals, it used to be the venue for many weddings and festivities back in Augustus the Strong’s time. Museums moved into the Palace in the 20th century and the Palace Park is the city’s most beautiful recreational resort for both Dresdeners and tourists from all over the world. Situated only about 15 km from the city center of the Saxon state capital of Dresden, the Pillnitz Palace & Park is regarded one of the most important chinoise palace estates throughout Europe. The ensemble of architecture and landscaping lies before the backdrop of the vineyards, harmoniously embedded in the riverscape of the Elbe River valley. With such diversity, it is thought to be a perfect destination for lovers of culture and gardens and for families.

Reviewed By papadopoulos40 - Coburg, Germany

Big and diverse garden full of exotic trees, nice castle on the riverside of the Elbe, Good connection to public transport, highly recommended.

6. Moritzburg

Saxony Germany
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Moritzburg

Romantic countryside chateau with towers and a like: great for sightseeing.

7. The Dresden Zwinger

Theaterplatz 1 Ostra-Allee, 01067 Dresden, Saxony Germany +49 351 43837030 [email protected] http://www.der-dresdner-zwinger.de
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The Dresden Zwinger

Situated in the heart of the Saxon state capital, the Dresden Zwinger ranks among Germany’s most well-known Baroque buildings of Germany and is, apart from the Church of Our Lady, certainly the most famous building monument in Dresden. It accommodates internationally renowned museums and is a place for staging music and theater performances.

Reviewed By 817gerryd - Winnipeg, Canada

I marvelled at the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the various instruments displayed in the mathematical gallery of the Zwinger. I thought I would just breeze through but the intricacies of the objects and the fact that there were English explanations really captured my interest even though I am not that interested in Mathematics. There are displays of clocks , surveying equipment, microscopes and telescopes and very old globes as well as many other inventions.Make sure you visit this gallery which is included on your Museum Pass that you can purchase at the Information centre in the middle of the old town. A two day pass is just 22 Euros.

8. Bruehlsche Terrasse

Georg-Treu-Platz 1, 01067 Dresden, Saxony Germany http://www.festung-dresden.de/de/bruehlsche-terrasse/
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Bruehlsche Terrasse

Once the private garden of the Count of Bruehl, this large open plaza offers the city's best view of the River Elbe. Under the terrace are trenches, battlements and other remnants of the city's original fortifications.

Reviewed By Foto928 - Lanark, Canada

Having taken the Walk On-Walk Off Bus Tour the previous evening we definitely decided to take a walk along this place and loved it. Very interesting buildings facades and great view. Would also recommend to walk over the Augustus Bridge . Since we visited in December it connected us to the Augustus Christmas Market.

9. Procession of Princes

Augustusstrasse, 01067 Dresden, Saxony Germany http://www.dresden-und-sachsen.de/dresden/fuerstenzug.htm
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Procession of Princes

This 394-foot mural along the wall in the Royal Mews courtyard depicts a parade of Saxony rulers, some walking, others on horseback. Scratched into stucco by the artist in 1876, the mural was later recast onto porcelain tiles and, incredibly, survived the 1945 bombing of Dresden that destroyed most buildings.

Reviewed By jaybeeFL - Palm Harbor, United States

The historical significance of this immense mural is only exceeded by its artistic beauty.The chronological lineage depicted shows the rulers of Saxony over time and is like a history book in wall art. Loved it!

10. Hauptbahnhof Leipzig

Willy-Brandt-Platz, 04109, Leipzig, Saxony Germany +49 4934 19612589 http://www.promenaden-hauptbahnhof-leipzig.de
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Hauptbahnhof Leipzig

Reviewed By VirsoA1

a very modern and beautiful station, with good connections. From that station I went to Prague. It has interesting shops, you can have a coffee or something to eat, it is steps from trams, I remember buying a suitcase to go to Berlin

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