Culture in Dresden
Culture to see and visit in Dresden (Germany). From events to old, culturally significant buildings.
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Yenidze
There are readings in the dome of the former cigarette factory - "1001 tales" - not just for kids! PS: before or after the tales reading go to the "Kuppelrestaurant" (or in the summer to the exterior of the dome restaurant)
Panometer Dresden
Exhibition: Baroque Dresden (as of summer 2015) *** Opening times *** Tue - Fri 10-17 h Sat, Sun, public holidays 10 - 18 h Mon closed Last admission 1 hour before the exhibition closes (different opening times during special events) *** Entrance fee *** Adult = EUR 11,50
Elbhangfest
Every year on the last weekend of June, the area between Loschwitz and Pillnitz is transformed into a huge fairground. Over a distance of about seven kilometers at five places along the Elbe bank, about 200 different events are offered.
Movie Nights at the River Elbe
Filmnächte am Elbufer
The area of the movie nights is located between the Carolabrücke and the Augustusbrücke on the Neustadt side at Dresden Königsufer. Buy yur ticket early - the easiest way to do is online. The view on Dresden's Old Town from the movie area is wonderful.
Albertinum - Picture Gallery New Masters
Albertinum - Gemäldegalerie Neue Meister
Opening times: Daily - except Monday! From 10:00 to 18:00 h Entrance fee: Per adult = EUR 10
Green Vault
Grünes Gewölbe
The Green Vault belongs to the "Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden" (governmental art collection of Dresden). There is the art collection in the Historic Green Vault and in the New Green Vault. Both are in the "Residenzschloss" buildings. Opening times: New Green Vault and Historic Green Vault closed on Tuesdays Wednesday to Monday open 10:00 to 18:00 h IMPORTANT NOTE !!! The visit of the Historic Green Vault is only possible with a time ticket. Buy in advance online. Entrance fee: = = = = = = Historic Green Vault One time ticket for the Historic Green Vault: EUR 12, including audio guide = = = = = = New Green Vault Buy a ticket to the Royal Palace ("Residenzschloss"): EUR 12 including audio guide. It is valid (beside the New Green Vault) for the Turkish Chamber, armory in huge hall, Fürstengalerie, Hausmannsturm (April to October), current exhibitions in the Cabinet of Prints. Warning: it does not apply to the Historic Green Vault! = = = Ticket combination Historic Green Vault + New Green Vault = = = Buy a combined ticket Residenzschloss ("Kombiticket Residenzschloss") for EUR 21, including audio guide. It is valid beside the two exhibitions of the Green Vault also for Turkish Chamber, armory in huge hall, Fürstengalerie, Hausmannsturm (April to October) and current exhibitions in the Cabinet of Prints.
Johannisfriedhof
With nearly 25 ha of this cemetery it is the largest denominational cemetery in the city. It exits since 1875. This cemetery is a beautiful historic site. Opening times: January 08:00 - 16:30 h February 08:00 - 17:00 h March 08:00 - 18:00 h April 08:00 - 19:00 h May 08:00 - 20:00 h June 08:00 - 20:00 h July 08:00 - 20:00 h August 08:00 - 20:00 h September 08:00 - 19:00 h October 08:00 - 18:00 h November 08:00 - 17:00 h December 08:00 - 16:30 h Transport: With the tram 4 or 6 to stop "Johannisfriedhof".
Trinitatisfriedhof
The cemetery was built in 1815 according to plans by the court architect Johannes Thor Meyer. It consist of historic of its historic elements. At this cemetery you found tombs of famous personalities from politics, business and culture, such as - Caspar David Friedrich (Maler) - Ernst Rietzschel (sculptor) - Paul pounds (Pfund's Dairy) - Jeremiah Kreutzkamm (confectioner) Opening times: January 08:00 - 16:30 h February 08:00 - 17:00 h March 08:00 - 18:00 h April 08:00 - 19:00 h May 08:00 - 20:00 h June 08:00 - 20:00 h July 08:00 - 20:00 h August 08:00 - 20:00 h September 08:00 - 19:00 h October 08:00 - 18:00 h November 08:00 - 17:00 h December 08:00 - 16:30 h Transport: With the tram 6 to the stop "Trinity Place".
Old Masters Picture Gallery
Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
A must when visiting Dresden. *** Opening times *** daily - except Monday! - from 10:00 to 18:00 h *** Entrance fee *** per adult = 10 EUR (Ticket is valid for the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, Mathematics and Physics Salon and porcelain collection and current exhibitions) *** Tour in the gallery *** The audio guide is recommended for EUR 3.
Film Café in Rundkino CINEPLEX
Film Café im Rundkino CINEPLEX
There are movies especially for persons aged for 50+ Every Tuesday at 15:00h, cinema and coffee and cake at a low price of EUR 5.40 EUR
German Hygiene Museum
Deutsches Hygiene-Museum
The permanent exhibition has been changed. The most famous exhibit is probably the "Gläserne Mensch" (Transparent Human). New: a theme room "eating and drinking", which I found quite interesting. In addition, there are always temporary exhibitions. It is worth to check their website before visiting. Opening times: Tue-Sun: 10:00 - 18:00 h. Entrance fee: Adults: EUR 7 The ticket is valid for two consecutive days.
Dresden Transport Museum
Verkehrsmuseum Dresden
In JOHANNEUM at Neumarkt the Transport Museum is housed. It is the oldest exhibition buildings of the Saxon capital. Here you can experience an interesting journey through the mobile world in Dresden. Opening times: Tue-Sun: 10:00 - 18:00 h. Not open: Mondays (except Easter and Whit Monday), Christmas Eve, 1st Christmas Day, and New Year. Admission: Adults: EUR 11
Theater Wechselbad
In theater Wechselbad in Dresden, there are various rooms that make up the possibility for various events. From cabaret to theater in lavish hall, everything is possible. We even saw there once an event that normally runs in Hamburg. "Heiße Ecke" (Hot Corner) - the St. Pauli Musical (Schmidts Theater/Schmidts Tivoli). In Hamburg they played it for ten years and during that time were counted in over 1500 shows one million viewers. The piece is the most successful German musical theater production. In the Dresden theater Wechselbad you can see your own productions but - as already mentioned - as well guest performances.
Theaterkahn
The special venue - a theater on the river Elbe. Well visited. I recommend to book tickets in advance.
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