Title: Festung Dresden in Altstadt Dresden - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca

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# Festung Dresden Tours and Activities

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## Visit Festung Dresden

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#### Step back in time at Dresden’s historic fortress to discover original city gates, thorough exhibitions and a uniquely Saxon experience.

Descend beneath Dresden’s famous Bruehl’s Terrace to discover the remains of the city’s old fortress, the Festung Dresden. Explore expansive corridors, gaze wide-eyed at the weaponry that once protected the city and pick up an audio guide to hear stories from the city’s past.

Let your eyes adjust as you descend into the semi-darkness of the Museum Dresden Festung. Be amazed as the original walls and cavernous rooms unfold in front of you. See the Brick Gate, which dates back more than 4 centuries, and was the last remaining entrance to the Saxon residence. See moats, cannon courts and bastions as you wind your way through the museum.

The underground location of the fortress makes for a sensory experience. Once your eyes adjust to the darkness your sense of smell and touch will follow and you are transported back to another time. In a city that was largely destroyed during World War II, the Dresden Festung is a unique destination as so much of the original structure remains in tact.

While guided tours are only offered in German, self-guided audio tours are available from the entrance counter. Discover the history of the fort and the role it played in protecting the city as you make your way through the 14 stops on the tour. Walk through exhibitions that explain the city’s defense strategies.

Afterwards, emerge from the fortress on the picturesque Bruehl’s Terrace to find riverfront cafés, city views and a number of other major attractions. Visit the Academy of the Arts, the Albertinum and the New Synagogue before relaxing in the scenic Bruehl’s Garden.

The museum is open daily and an admission fee applies. Reach the Dresden Festung by tram or bus, disembarking at the nearby Schlossplatz. The museum is a fascinating and family-friendly activity.

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### Dresden: Gala Concert in the Dresden Zwinger

1h 30m

9.6/10

118 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $56

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per adult

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### Dresden: City & Semperoper Guided Walking Tour

2h 50m

9.4/10

208 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $48

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### Dresden: 1.5-Hour Comedy Bus Tour in German

1h 30m

8.2/10

20 GetYourGuide reviews

CA $54

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Dresden: Entrance Ticket for Travesty Revue Show

2h

10/10

2 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $75

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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### Dresden: Children's Concerts in the Zwinger

1h

Free cancellation available

CA $43

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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2h

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CA $48

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1h 30m

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CA $62

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1h 30m

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45m

10/10

1 GetYourGuide review

Free cancellation available

CA $26

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per adult

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3h

8.6/10

10 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $51

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8h

10/10

5 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $318

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

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4h 30m

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CA $479

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2h

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CA $1,221

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9h

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8h

Free cancellation available

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### Popular places to visit

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#### Georg-Treu-Platz

Hidden behind the Brühlsche Terrasse and between Dresden’s artistic institutions, this small square offers opportunities to reflect on the history of the city.

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#### Albertinum

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Experience large scale sculptures and art that dates back to the Romantic period at this landmark building in Dresden’s historic center.

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#### Church of Our Lady

5/5(31 reviews)

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.

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#### Martin Luther Statue

A symbol of Dresden’s resilience and a much-beloved gathering place, the Protestant leader quietly watches the city from the middle of the bustling Neumarkt.

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#### New Market Square

4.5/5(16 reviews)

Dresden’s historic square is host to a traditional Christmas market, alfresco dining and one of the city’s largest churches.

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#### Bruehl's Terrace

Dresden’s river promenade is the perfect destination for dining and taking in the city’s stunning architecture during a twilight stroll.

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