Altmarkt
The Altmarkt is a large rectangular market square that has been the core of Dresden's town plan since the city was founded.
What it is
The Kreuzkirche stands on the south-east side of the square. The Kulturpalast, completed in 1969, closes the north side.
The residential and commercial buildings on the east and west sides are listed monuments. They have sandstone and render facades in historicising forms.
History
The square was first mentioned in a document in 1370, as "circulus". Markets, festivals, tournaments and games were held on it through its history.
Rebuilding of the square began in 1953. The buildings on its east and west sides date from the 1950s rebuilding.