The Dresden Neustadt district consists of the neighbourhoods of Äußere Neustadt, Innere Neustadt, Radeberger Vorstadt, Leipziger Vorstadt and Albertstadt. Don't be confused by the name "Neustadt" - the district north of the Elbe has existed just as long as the Old Town on the opposite side. However, the district had to be rebuilt after a fire in 1685. This is how it became the "Neue Stadt bey Dresden", or Neustadt. The baroque architecture still characterises the cityscape today.
Outer Neustadt trendy neighbourhood
Outer Neustadt, also known as Antonstadt , was incorporated as a neighbourhood in 1835. However, the district did not experience a boom and thus its heyday until the turn of the century, which is why most of the buildings are characterised by the architecture of the Gründerzeit.
At the end of the Second World War, the Outer Neustadt, in contrast to the rest of Dresden, was largely spared destruction. During the GDR era, the buildings in the old neighbourhood were not renovated and became increasingly dilapidated. As a result, the district developed into a run-down neighbourhood where it was very easy to find a flat. For this reason, students, artists, followers of various subcultures and creative types were particularly drawn to the area - the outer Neustadt became an alternative trendy neighbourhood.
Despite the gentrification that followed the redevelopment work that began in 1991, the Outer Neustadt is still a trendy and nightlife district today. So if you're looking for art and cultural events or want to throw yourself into the nightlife, Antonstadt is just the place for you!
