French Institute

During your trip to Dresden, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Altmarkt. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this romantic area.

Dresden’s historic square is host to a traditional Christmas market, alfresco dining and one of the city’s largest churches.

Winter, spring, summer or fall, you’ll always find something going on in this recently revitalized cultural space in the center of the city.

A symbol of Dresden’s resilience and a much-beloved gathering place, the Protestant leader quietly watches the city from the middle of the bustling Neumarkt.

Listen to a vocal ensemble, climb to the viewing platform at the top of the dome and learn about the church’s long reconstruction at Dresden’s major Lutheran place of worship.

Hidden behind the Brühlsche Terrasse and between Dresden’s artistic institutions, this small square offers opportunities to reflect on the history of the city.