St. Martin Garrison Church, Dresden, Germany

The St. Martin garrison church of Dresden was the garrison church of Albertstadt, which had been created as a military town for much of the Saxon army. The church, built between 1893 and 1900, is divided into two separate church halls for the Protestant and Catholic denominations, of which since 1945 only the Catholic part is used in a sacred way.

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Kendall Byrge (12 months ago)
I can not believe this church is not more talked about. It is absolutely breathtaking. Has such a uniqueness to it that isn't seen often.

J W (14 months ago)
A very beautiful church

Pedro Gómez (16 months ago)
Wonderful and most beautiful church for me in dresde. Near a beautiful park

Millie Cheng (2 years ago)
It’s very beautiful! It’s a bit dark inside because I came around in the evening.

Bianca Machado (2 years ago)
Got some cool pictures, but the place looks a bit abandoned

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