Dresden architecture tour: Modernity meets history
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About this class
Dresden has many faces — this architectural tour shows you how the city reinvented itself after the war. From socialist visions to careful reconstruction to modern urban culture: The tour takes you from the main train station via Prager Straße to Neumarkt. You will learn how Dresden reinvented itself architecturally, how tradition and modernity merge, and how the reconstruction of the Frauenkirche became a symbol of a new start in urban planning. Immerse yourself in a city that combines past, present and future.
Important: a ticket is valid for one to 25 people
What you’ll do in the class
- Meeting point: Dresden main station, exit Wiener Platz
- Introduction to the history of architecture after 1945
- Walking along Prager Straße (modern post-war architecture)
- Discussion about GDR urban planning and socialist ideals
- Neumarkt: Frauenkirche, reconstructions & modern buildings
- Insights into current urban development and contemporary art
- Background knowledge on German architectural debates and culture
Who is the class suitable for?
Perfect for architecture enthusiasts, culture lovers, Dresden fans, history enthusiasts and anyone who wants to understand urban developments.
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