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Cathedral of the Holy Trinity (Hofkirche)
Dresden's Catholic cathedral, formerly the court church (Hofkirche), was designed by the Italian architect Gaetano Chiaveri between 1738 and 1751 on the commission of Augustus III, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland. It was founded in 1739, consecrated on 29 June 1751 and completed in 1755. Its organ was the last work of Gottfried Silbermann. Beneath the church there are four crypts: the oldest, the Founders' Crypt, holds Augustus III and Queen Maria Josepha and the heart of Augustus the Strong; in total the last King of Saxony and 49 other members of the House of Wettin are buried here. The bombing of February 1945 damaged it severely; it was restored until 1962 and again after reunification. It stands on Schloßstraße, next to the Royal Palace.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Cathedral of the Holy Trinity (Hofkirche): 3 missions
- Look at the saints' statues on the balustradesFrom Theaterplatz or Schloßstraße, look up at the statues of saints that crown the building's balustrades.
- Go down to the crypts on the guided tourJoin the free guided tour that starts beneath the organ gallery and goes down to the Wettin crypts.
- Find the Silbermann organGo into the church and look for the organ, the last work of Gottfried Silbermann, from the nave.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit Cathedral of the Holy Trinity (Hofkirche)?
Visiting Cathedral of the Holy Trinity (Hofkirche) is free.
What are the opening hours of Cathedral of the Holy Trinity (Hofkirche)?
Lunes a jueves 10-17 h, viernes 13-17 h, sábado 10-17 h, domingo y festivos 12-16 h. Visita guiada de iglesia y cripta (45 min): lunes a viernes 14 h; sábados, domingos y festivos 13 h (abril a 1 de noviembre de 2026; del 2 al 29 de noviembre solo viernes.
How much time do you need for Cathedral of the Holy Trinity (Hofkirche)?
Allow about 45 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Cathedral of the Holy Trinity (Hofkirche)?
Look at the saints' statues on the balustrades, Go down to the crypts on the guided tour and Find the Silbermann organ.
What is there to see near Cathedral of the Holy Trinity (Hofkirche)?
Dresden Royal Palace (Residenzschloss) (116 m), Procession of Princes (Fürstenzug) (140 m) and Zwinger (174 m).