Dresden Germany Frauenkirche Church of Our Lady Lutheran church exterior tourists in plaza

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Dresden Frauenkirche or Church of Our Lady) is a Lutheran church and considered an outstanding example of Protestant sacred architecture, featuring of one the largest the 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 as an anti-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

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Location: Dresden, Saxony, Germany, Europe
Photo credit: © M. Timothy O'Keefe / Alamy / Afripics
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