Religious Building · Dresden, Germany
Dresden Frauenkirche
The Frauenkirche is a Lutheran church in Dresden, the capital of the German state of Saxony. Built 1726.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Dresden, Germany |
|---|---|
| Type | Religious Building |
| Built | 1726 |
| Architect | George Bähr |
| Height | Height: 91.24 m |
| Coordinates | 51.0519° N, 13.7417° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Dresden Frauenkirche is known for
The Frauenkirche is a Lutheran church in Dresden, the capital of the German state of Saxony.
About Dresden Frauenkirche
The Frauenkirche is a Lutheran church in Dresden, the capital of the German state of Saxony. Destroyed during the Allied firebombing of Dresden towards the end of World War II, the church was reconstructed between 1994 and 2005. The current structure is the third church building to stand at this site.
History
A church dedicated to 'Our Lady' (Kirche zu unser Liebfrauen) was first built in the 11th century in a Romanesque style, outside the city walls and surrounded by a graveyard. The Frauenkirche was the seat of an archpriest in the Meissen Diocese until the Reformation, when it became a Protestant church. This first Frauenkirche was torn down in 1727 and replaced by a new, larger church with a greater capacity.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Dresden Frauenkirche website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Dresden |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Dresden Airport (DRS) |
| Distance from the airport | 5.1 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Dresden Airport (DRS) · Dresden, Germany · 5.8 miles away
- Karlovy Vary Airport (KLV) · Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic · 68.9 miles away
- Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) · Prague, Czech Republic · 69.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Dresden Frauenkirche?
The Frauenkirche is a Lutheran church in Dresden, the capital of the German state of Saxony.
Where is Dresden Frauenkirche located?
Dresden Frauenkirche is in Dresden, Germany. Its coordinates are 51.0519° N, 13.7417° E.
How do I get to Dresden Frauenkirche?
The nearest town is Dresden, and the nearest airport is Dresden Airport (DRS), about 5.1 miles away (straight line).
When was Dresden Frauenkirche built?
Dresden Frauenkirche was built 1726.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frauenkirche,_Dresden — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q157229 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://www.frauenkirche-dresden.de — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.