Steven Cheng

5/5

Magnificent cathedral, beautifully restored inside and out! It is not a massive building but if you take your time to looking for details, it will amaze you for sure! The church are closed for lunch between 12:00 noon to one PM everyday. And the door D will open right at the bell ring at 1:00 pm. Take your time, seats down and enjoy this amazing masterpiece!

Satya SSP

5/5

This Kirche offers a deep and enduring spiritual connection just like my favorite Frauenkirche. Rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ and the apostles, its doctrines, sacraments, and liturgical practices provide structure, meaning, and comfort. The Mass, the Eucharist, and the emphasis on community and charity are central pillars that resonate with us. It also possesses a rich cultural and historical influence. I am a Hindu, and I always found this Kirche as one of my favorite places to go and meditate. People are kind, and the ambiance would prove all my statements above. Please do visit.

Gianaurelio Cuniberti (Giovanni)

5/5

The Hofkirche (Cathedral of the Holy Trinity) is one of the most iconic and historically rich landmarks in Dresden — unmissable in the city’s skyline, where it stands like a stone ship ready to glide into the Elbe. Commissioned by Elector Frederick Augustus II of Saxony after his conversion back to Catholicism to become King of Poland, the Hofkirche was built between 1739 and 1755. Its design is the masterwork of Italian architect Gaetano Chiaveri, who brought refined late Baroque elegance to Saxony’s Protestant stronghold. The result is a majestic Catholic cathedral standing right across from the Protestant Frauenkirche — a powerful symbol of the city’s layered religious and political history. The church is adorned with 78 life-sized sandstone statues of apostles, saints, and church fathers, crafted with great artistry and set along the balustrade like silent guardians overlooking the city. Inside, the Silbermann organ — completed by Gottfried Silbermann in 1755 — is a treasure of musical history, renowned for its powerful and balanced sound. The organ has survived war and reconstruction and continues to be used in concerts and liturgical events, echoing through the vast, luminous nave. Behind the grand altar is the largest altar painting north of the Alps, created by Anton Raphael Mengs, one of the most celebrated artists of the German Neoclassical movement. His monumental painting of the Ascension fills the apse with grace and light, capturing both Baroque drama and Enlightenment clarity. Below the cathedral lies the crypt, which houses the mortal remains of almost all members of the Wettin dynasty. Most notable is the heart of Augustus the Strong, entombed here in a silver urn — while the rest of his body remains in Kraków’s Wawel Cathedral, Poland, where he reigned as king. Whether you’re drawn by art, history, architecture, or spirituality, the Hofkirche offers a deeply layered experience. A visit here isn’t just recommended — it’s essential to understanding Dresden’s soul.