The Dresden Frauenkirche (German: Dresdner Frauenkirche, IPA: [ˈfʁaʊənˌkɪʁçə],Church of Our Lady) is a Lutheran church in Dresden, the capital of the German state ofSaxony. Although the original church was Roman Catholic until it became Protestant duringthe Reformation, the current Baroque building was purposely built Protestant. It is considered an outstanding example of Protestant sacred architecture, featuring one of the largest 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 a 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 Day on 31 October. It now also serves as symbol of reconciliation between former warring enemies. The surrounding Neumarkt square with its many valuable baroque buildings is also reconstructed since 2004.
The Dresden Frauenkirche was consecrated #onthisday in 2005. It was destroyed by bombing in the Second World War and only rebuilt after German reunification. This print (after Canaletto) shows what it would have looked like in the 19th century (it’s the church on the left).
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Frauenkirche at night
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| Location | Dresden, Germany |
| Geographic coordinates | 51°3′7″N13°44′30″ECoordinates: 51°3′7″N 13°44′30″E |
| Affiliation | Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Saxony |
| Rite | Protestant |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Parish church |
| Website | Official Website |
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| Architect(s) | George Bähr |
| Architectural style | Baroque |
| Completed | 1743 |
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