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Square · Dresden, Saxônia
Neumarkt
Historic square around the Frauenkirche, with reconstructed Baroque façades, cafés and the statue of Lutero. It’s the natural starting point for walking around the center.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Neumarkt
The Neumarkt is the square surrounding the Frauenkirche, in the heart of Dresden’s Altstadt (old town). For centuries it was the neighborhood of merchants and wealthy residents, with Baroque-fronted houses built side by side.
The 1945 bombings left the area almost empty, and for decades it was a large open wasteland. After the church was rebuilt, the blocks around it were reconstructed gradually, many with façades that replicate the historic houses and modern interiors. The result is a square that looks old, but was mostly rebuilt in recent decades.
Around it are the statue of Martinho Lutero in front of the church, the Verkehrsmuseum (transport museum) building in the old Johanneum and several streets leading to the Brühlsche Terrasse, the Fürstenzug and the Residenzschloss. Cafés and restaurants with outdoor tables fill up on summer evenings.
On special dates, such as the Christmas period, the square usually hosts themed markets, in addition to the Striezelmarkt, which takes place on the Altmarkt a few minutes away.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
20 to 40 minutes to walk around; more if you stop at a café.
Best time
Early morning to photograph the façades with few people; at night when the Frauenkirche is lit. In summer, outdoor tables fill up in the late afternoon.
How to get there
It’s next to the Frauenkirche, a 5-minute walk from the Altmarkt. Trams that stop at Altmarkt and Pirnaischer Platz get you close.
Tip
Restaurants on the Neumarkt charge more for the location; streets a little further away and the Neustadt usually have simpler options. Watch your belongings in crowded places.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Neumarkt
Is the Neumarkt old?
The square has existed for centuries, but almost all the houses were rebuilt after the Frauenkirche was restored. Many façades recreate the originals, with modern interiors.
What is there to see in the Neumarkt besides the Frauenkirche?
The statue of Luther, the rebuilt baroque façades, the Verkehrsmuseum in the old Johanneum, and walking access to the Fürstenzug, the Brühlsche Terrasse and the Residenzschloss.
Is it worth going to the Neumarkt at night?
Yes. The Frauenkirche is illuminated and the restaurants are lively, especially on summer evenings.