Dresden
Dresden is the capital of the Free State of Saxony in Germany located on the Elbe River with 2.4 million inhabitants. Dresden was the capital and royal residence of the Kings of Saxony, who furnished the city with cultural and artistic splendor. The city was known as the Jewel Box, because of its baroque and rococo city center.
The inner city of Dresden was largely destroyed during WWII. Dresden was a part of East Germany until German reunification in 1990.
The city has undergone significant reconstruction in recent decades.
Tourism is an important sector of the economy with high revenue and many employees.
We recommend you stay in the city for at list 2 nights.
Main sights recommended are:
- The Neumarkt, a central section of Dresden inner city.
- The Frauenkirche, considered an outstanding example of Protestant sacred architecture, featuring one of the largest domes in Europe.
- The Semperoper, Saxon opera house, concert hall and the home to the Semperoper ballet.
- Dresden Castle, one of the oldest buildings in Dresden.
- Dresden Cathedral, the most important Catholic church of the city.
- The Fürstenzug, a large mural of a mounted procession of the rulers of Saxony, known as the largest porcelain artwork in the world.
- Stroll along Brühl's Terrace above the Shore of Elbe River. It is one of the favorite places of locals and tourists.
- Zwinger Palace, a beautiful museum complex built in Rococo style.
- The Yenidze, a former cigarette factory with oriental design looking like a Mosque.
- The beautiful Great Garden and its palace.
Around Dresden there are palaces and castles worth visiting such as: Pillnitz Castle, Albrechtsberg Palace, Moritzburg Castle and Lingner Palace.
Other cities in the State of Saxony recommended to visit are: Leipzig, Erfurt and Meiningen.
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