Eliasfriedhof, Dresden

Name: Eliasfriedhof
Address: Dresden, Germany

#116 among attractions in Dresden

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The Elias Cemetery in Dresden is considered the city's most important cemetery in terms of cultural history. The burial ground in the Pirnaische Vorstadt, which has been disused since 1876 and closed since 1924 for traffic and security reasons, is a listed building. Due to its special significance, the 13,162 m² cemetery was included in the German government's "Nationally Valuable Cultural Monuments" support program in 2015.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°3'12"N, 13°45'25"E

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Altstadt (Pirnaische Vorstadt)Dresden Germany

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Day trips

Eliasfriedhof – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dresden Frauenkirche, Neumarkt, Transparent Factory, Albertinum.

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 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...
0.6 miS
Factory tours, Tours, Museum
Transparent Factory, Dresden
16 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
18 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.
0.8 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Societaetstheater, Dresden
21 min walk • The Societaetstheater is the oldest popular theatre in Dresden, Germany. Founded in 1776 as an amateur theatre by a society of friends from both the nobility and the middle class, it was initially respected and influential but declined in the early 19th century after the fashion...
0.6 miW
Baroque architecture, Palace, Vernacular architecture
Landhaus, Dresden
17 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
17 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.
0.7 miS
Tropical species in botanical park
Dresden Botanical Garden, Dresden
19 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.
0.7 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Market
Neustädter Markthalle, Dresden
18 min walk • The Neustädter Markthalle in Dresden is a market hall first opened on October 7, 1899 on Metzer Straße, corner Hauptstraße in the Neustadt district. After a major renovation, the listed hall was reopened as a shopping center in 2000.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Eliasfriedhof?

Nearby attractions include St. John's Church, Dresden (6 min walk), Semper Synagogue, Dresden (12 min walk), Ehrlichsche Gestiftskirche, Dresden (12 min walk), New Synagogue, Dresden (13 min walk).

How to get to Eliasfriedhof by public transport?

The nearest stations to Eliasfriedhof:

Tram

Sachsenallee • Lines: 13, 6 (3 min walk)
Dürerstraße • Lines: 13 (3 min walk)

Bus

Gerokstraße • Lines: 62 (6 min walk)
Sankt-Benno-Gymnasium • Lines: 62 (7 min walk)

Train

Hauptbahnhof an der Gläsernen Manufaktur (18 min walk)
Bahnhof Zoo (28 min walk)

Ferry

Fähre Johannstadt-Neustadt • Lines: Johannstadt - Neustadt (19 min walk)
Fähre Neustadt-Johannstadt • Lines: Johannstadt - Neustadt (20 min walk)