One of the last and most impressive buildings of the Roman Baroque epoch, Katholische Hofkirche can be seen from all over the city. Its sandstone edifice is covered with fine architectural details that make its exterior distinctive. The bulk of construction on the buildings wasn't completed by Germans, but by Italian builders, architects, and a sculptor. The interior white walls and gilded altar are majestic and echo the grandeur of the outside and the Baroque observance of elegance. Visit during a service to enjoy the chapel's acoustics. Plan your visit to Katholische Hofkirche and a wealth of other attractions, well-known and undiscovered, using our Dresden day trip tool.
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One of several really stand out buildings that you will encounter in such a relatively compact area of the city. It is a real beauty and well worth seeing...
One of several really stand out buildings that you will encounter in such a relatively compact area of the city. It is a real beauty and well worth seeing... more »
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Sure mass was in German, but one can follow along. Followed the procession, complete with donkey, into the cathedral for Palm Sunday. Beautiful service in a beautiful church even if I was attending.... more
Sure mass was in German, but one can follow along. Followed the procession, complete with donkey, into the cathedral for Palm Sunday. Beautiful service in a beautiful church even if I was attending.... more »
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The sheer scale of this object - truly megalomaniacal. Worth it to merely walk in its shadow and feel the thrust of the walls pushing into the ground.
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Visited on 6 Jun 2022. Impressive with the cathedral and the occassional chimes of the bell
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