Dresden Germany

Frauenkirche – This is clearly Dresden's number one landmark! This impressive protestant church was built between 1726 and 1743, inspired by the dome architecture of Italian churches. The Frauenkirche affronted the bombs of the Seven Years' War from 1756 to 1763 and initially the bombardment on 13 February 1945. But the church was hit heavily and two days later the pillars yield to the pressure of the fire.

After the war, the church was a ruin. Unlike many other monumental buildings in Germany it was not reconstructed. Moreover, the ruin functioned as a monument against war.

With the Germany Unity, the government and the people of Dresden decided to reconstruct the church, because it is a part of the town's identity. The reconstruction began in 1993 and was based on the extrication of the original stones. In 2005 the work was finished and on October 30 the church was finally consecrated.

Today, the Frauenkirche receives Germany visitors in great state. Especially the inside looks marvelous and should not be missed when you visit Dresden during your Germany vacation.