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Frauenkirche

Dresden, DE

Frauenkirche

The original Church of Our Lady was completely destroyed during WWII; however, it has been reconstructed. The City of Coventry, which was raided by the Luftwaffe in WWII, donated the golden cross for the dome of the church. Check out some ruins in the basement. For 8€ (concessions 5€) you can [http:

//www.frauenkirche-dresden.de/en/ascent-to-the-dome/ walk] up to the viewing platform on the dome and enjoy a great view of the city. You must have good walking shoes, otherwise you might not be admitted. As well as being a working church (with services once a month in English), there are also [http://www.frauenkirche-dresden.de/en/music/ regular concerts]. Even though they tend to be expensive, they sell out quickly, so try to book tickets ahead of time. The seating can be a little hard.

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