Dresden

A set of porcelain bells at the late-Gothic Frauenkirche, on the central Marktplatz, was the first of its kind anywhere when installed in 1929. — Fodor's

Augustus the Strong, elector of Saxony and king of Poland, built this magnificent baroque palace in 1719. — Frommer's

This massive, imperial-style building houses one of the world's great galleries featuring works from the romantic period to the modern. — Fodor's

This huge building with the plan of a basilisk (1738-1755) was built following the conversion of the Albertins to Roman Catholicism. — Michelin Guide

The largest treasure hoard in Europe is contained in a castle that was bombed out during World War II.  — Atlas Obscura

Packs in the crowds for opera, classical music, and dance concerts... check it out even if the performances aren't your thing. — Concierge

Built between 1770 and 1775 to house the offices of the State of Saxony, this Baroque palace is now home to a museum dedicated to the history of Dresden from its foundation in the 13C. — Michelin Guide

The late Baroque predilection for Chinese art can be seen in the shape of the roofs. The park was landscaped in an English style in 1778. The island opposite has a bird reserve. — Michelin Guide

You’ll find beautiful views of the river and amazing architecture all along Brühl's Terrace (nicknamed Europe’s Balcony). — Afar Magazine

This decorative 19th-century shop has been a Dresden institution since 1880, and offers a wide assortment of cheese and other goods. — Fodor's

This unique (even in a country with a national tendency for excessive cleanliness) and unfortunately named museum relates the history of public health and science. — Fodor's

You can step back in time and get a sense of how Dresden looked in 1756 by viewing this 360-degree panorama portrait of the city. — Fodor's

There are key works by German masters such as Cranach and Dürer, but the greatest hits are Italian, most notably Giorgione's Sleeping Venus and Raphael's Sistine Madonna. — Concierge

The church is famous for its 400-strong boys’ choir, the Kreuzchor. — Lonely Planet

The sprawling baroque Zwinger houses four museums, including the Rüstkammer , a superb collection of armour, ordnance and ceremonial weapons. — Lonely Planet