St. John's Church, Dresden

Name: St. John's Church
Address: Dresden, Germany

#93 among attractions in Dresden

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St. John's was a church in Dresden dedicated to Saint John the Baptist. It was built from 1874 to 1878 to designs by Gotthilf Ludwig Möckel, making it the first known neo-Gothic building in the city. It was damaged by bombing in the Second World War and demolished in 1954. ()

Local name: Johanneskirche Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 51°2'60"N, 13°45'25"E

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Altstadt (Pirnaische Vorstadt)Dresden Germany

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St. John's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Deutsches Hygiene-Museum, Dresden Frauenkirche, DDV-Stadion, Neumarkt.

0.6 miSW
Museum, Science museum
Deutsches Hygiene-Museum, Dresden
15 min walk • The Deutsches Hygiene-Museum is a unique institution located in the city of Dresden, Germany, that stands at the intersection of science, culture, and society. Unlike traditional museums that focus on art or history, the Deutsches Hygiene-Museum is dedicated to the...
0.7 miW
Reconstructed Protestant church
Dresden Frauenkirche, Dresden
18 min walk • The Dresden Frauenkirche is an iconic church located in the heart of Dresden, Germany. This baroque masterpiece, with its distinctive dome, stands as a testament to the city's resilience and historical significance. Originally constructed in the 18th century, the...
0.7 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
DDV-Stadion, Dresden
19 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Dresden, Germany, the DDV-Stadion, formerly known as the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, stands as a modern temple of sports and a hub of exhilarating football matches. This dynamic venue is not just a stadium but a landmark that has become synonymous...
0.7 miW
Square, Neighbourhood
Neumarkt, Dresden
19 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Dresden, Germany, Neumarkt square stands as a testament to the city's rich history and its resilience in the face of adversity. This historic square, once a bustling center of trade and social life, has undergone a remarkable transformation over...
~1980 ftS
Factory tours, Tours, Museum
Transparent Factory, Dresden
10 min walk • The Transparent Factory, known in German as Gläserne Manufaktur, is an architectural marvel and a modern symbol of Dresden, Germany. This striking glass-walled building is not a traditional tourist sight but an innovative car factory owned by the Volkswagen Group.
0.6 miW
Art gallery with sculptures and paintings
Albertinum, Dresden
15 min walk • The Albertinum is a modern art museum. The sandstone-clad Renaissance Revival building is located on Brühl's Terrace in the historic center of Dresden, Germany. It is named after King Albert of Saxony.
0.7 miW
Renaissance terrace with river views
Brühl's Terrace, Dresden
19 min walk • Brühl's Terrace is a historic architectural ensemble in Dresden, Germany. Nicknamed "The Balcony of Europe", the terrace stretches high above the shore of the river Elbe.
0.5 miW
Sacred and religious sites, Synagogue
New Synagogue, Dresden
13 min walk • The New Synagogue is a synagogue in the old town of Dresden, Germany. The edifice was completed in 2001 and designed by architects Rena Wandel-Hoefer and Wolfgang Lorch. It was built on the same location as the Semper Synagogue designed by Gottfried Semper, which was destroyed in 1938, during the Kristallnacht.
0.6 miW
Baroque architecture, Palace, Vernacular architecture
Landhaus, Dresden
16 min walk • The Landhaus is a historic building in Dresden, Germany. Designed to house the Saxony region's Landstand, it was built in the Baroque style between 1770 and 1776 by Friedrich August Krubsacius on the site of the former Palais Flemming-Sulkowski.
0.6 miW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Dresden City Museum, Dresden
16 min walk • Dresden City Museum is the central city museum for the German city of Dresden. Its displays tell the 800-year story of the city and is the largest and most important of the Dresden State Museums.
0.5 miS
Tropical species in botanical park
Dresden Botanical Garden, Dresden
13 min walk • The Botanischer Garten der Technischen Universität Dresden, also known as the Botanischer Garten Dresden or Dresden Botanical Garden, is a botanical garden maintained by the Dresden University of Technology.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. John's Church?

Nearby attractions include Eliasfriedhof, Dresden (6 min walk), Ehrlichsche Gestiftskirche, Dresden (7 min walk), Transparent Factory, Dresden (10 min walk), Güntzwiesen, Dresden (12 min walk).

How to get to St. John's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. John's Church:

Bus

Sankt-Benno-Gymnasium • Lines: 62 (1 min walk)
Striesener Straße • Lines: 62 (5 min walk)

Tram

Sankt-Benno-Gymnasium • Lines: 13 (1 min walk)
Dürerstraße • Lines: 13 (4 min walk)

Train

Hauptbahnhof an der Gläsernen Manufaktur (12 min walk)
Bahnhof Zoo (22 min walk)

Ferry

Fähre Johannstadt-Neustadt • Lines: Johannstadt - Neustadt (24 min walk)
Fähre Neustadt-Johannstadt • Lines: Johannstadt - Neustadt (25 min walk)