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Rebuilding of the Frauenkirche:
The Church of Our Lady is due to be finished and ready for use by 2004,
complete with the interior cupola. The exterior cupola, known as the "stone
bell", will be completed in time for Dresden´s 800th anniversary
celebrations in 2006.
Zwinger Palace:
The most important late Baroque building in Germany.
Semper Opera House:
Modelled after the late Renaissance style, this opulently decorated structure
is one of the most important theatre buildings of the 19th century.
Catholic Cathedral (Hofkirche):
Baroque church with magnificent interior and Silbermann organ.
Schloss Pillnitz:
Highlight of Saxon palace architecture, built for Prince Elector August
the Strong.
Sächsische Dampfschifffahrtgesellschaft:
The Saxon Steamship Company operates the biggest and oldest paddle-steamer
fleet in the world, with eight lovingly-restored ships.
Äussere Neustadt:
The "New Town" across the river from the Old Town is literally
the other side of Dresden. Colourful and lively, full of "in"
pubs and clubs and with many beautiful Industrial Revolution period houses.
The world´s most beautiful milk shop:
Bautzner Strasse 79, a treat for gourmets and a feast for the eyes,
with magnificent historical décor.
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