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Festung Dresden

Kasematten

The remains of the old fort. Gives you a glimpse of what a fort in a medieval European town was like.

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Kunsthalle im Lipsius-Bau
Impressive building for the arts constructed in the 19th century. The Kunsthalle is part of the Dresden State Art Collections (SKD).
Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, Mon closedCombination ticket Albertinum and Kunsthalle im Lipsiusbau Admission fee: €12.50
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Albertinum Museum
The "New Masters" collections feature a wonderful range from romantic painters like Caspar David Friedrich to Rotloff and Van Gogh. The Albertinum is part of the Dresden State Art Collections (SKD).
Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, Mon closedAdults €12, reduced €9, under 17 free
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Bärenzwinger
This popular student club is a good choice for its full schedule of nightly activities, including readings, live music, and discussions.
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Grand Café & Restaurant Coselpalais
An expensive café and restaurant on the backside of the Frauenkirche.
Open daily 10:00-00:00