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Views Over Dresden from the Frauenkirche, Dresden, Saxony, Germany - 14th November, 2013

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Channel: Moss Travel Media · 2014 · Travel & Events

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The Dresden Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) is a Lutheran church in Dresden, the capital of the German state of Saxony. Although the original church was Roman Catholic until it became Protestant during the Reformation, the current Baroque building was purposely built Protestant. It is considered an outstanding example of Protestant sacred architecture, featuring one of the largest domes in Europe.

Built in the 18th century, the church was destroyed in the bombing of Dresden during World War II. The remaining ruins were left as a war memorial, following decisions of local East German leaders. The church was rebuilt after the reunification of Germany. The reconstruction of its exterior was completed in 2004 and its interior in 2005. The church was reconsecrated on 30 October 2005 with festive services lasting through the Protestant observance of Reformation Day on 31 October. It now also serves as symbol of reconciliation between former warring enemies.

The Frauenkirche is often called a cathedral, however it is not the seat of a bishop. The bishop's church is the Church of the Cross. Once a month, an Anglican Evensong is held in English, by clergy from the St. George's Anglican Chaplaincy.

The Frauenkirche has an observation point at the top of it's dome, that fee paying customers can access. Visitors go up a lift, and then have 130 steps plus a sloping spiral pathway to the top. This is an excellent visitor attraction for both residents of Dresden and tourists visiting the city. This video features exterior shots of the Frauenkirche, and the journey to the top of the dome, including the lift, some of the steps, the pathway and internal views within the dome of the decor. The film then features views of the City of Dresden and the surrounding Saxon landscape.

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