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Altmarkt
Where Tradition Meets History: Dresden's Oldest Market Square
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First mentioned in 1370 as circulus, the Altmarkt is Dresden's oldest square, closely located to the significant Kreuzkirche. It's famed for hosting the Striezelmarkt, one of the world's oldest Christmas markets, dating back to 1434. Alongside the Neumarkt, it forms one of the city's central hubs.
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The Striezelmarkt on the Altmarkt has been held since 1434.
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Squares of DresdenStop 10 of 11
Location
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