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Matthäus-Kirche
Baroque Beauty and History in Dresden
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The Matthäus Church in Dresden-Friedrichstadt, built in 1730 by Christian Friedrich Arnold, stands as a striking example of Baroque architecture. Heavily damaged in 1945, it was reconstructed post-war and now serves as a protected heritage monument in Saxony.
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The church was originally constructed in the 18th century.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- June 11, 1730
- Architect
- Christian Friedrich Arnold
- Architectural Style
- Baroque
- Heritage Status
- Heritage Monument
- Denomination
- Lutheran
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
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- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
Guided Story
You're standing before a striking example of Baroque architecture: the Matthäus Church. This Lutheran parish church was built on June 11, 1730, designed by Christian Friedrich Arnold. Take a moment to admire the elaborate details of its facade, characteristic of the Baroque style. Although it suffered heavy damage in 1945, post-war reconstruction preserved its historical grandeur. As a protected heritage monument in Saxony, it remains a significant testament to history. If you look southwest, just 67 meters away lies the tranquil Inner Matthäus Cemetery.
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Baroque Trail DresdenStop 2 of 7
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Location
Nearby
Innerer Matthäusfriedhof
67 m away
Palais Brühl-Marcolini
214 m away
Alter Katholischer Friedhof
223 m away
Städtisches Klinikum Dresden-Friedrichstadt
257 m away
Johann-Ludwig-Bramsch-Denkmal
161 m away
Hochreliefbrunnen
180 m away
Balthasar Permoser
204 m away
Neptunbrunnen
325 m away