Aldamati Travel Tourism: Dresden

Dresden Germany

Dresden is a baroque gem on the River Elbe. Known as the Florence of the North, the capital of Saxony is a city full of monumental staircases, panoramic terraces and broad squares adorned with statues of saints and monarchs brimming with solemnity. Almost completely destroyed shortly before the fall of the Reich in 1945, the city has recovered enough to become a lively, artistic – and undeniably beautiful – destination. The exquisite baroque Zwinger Palace now houses half of Dresden’s museums. The most important are the Old Masters Gallery, one of Europe’s oldest and finest painting collections, and the Historical Museum with its superb collection of ceremonial weapons. Not far from the Zwinger, you’ll find the Hofkirche, the Catholic cathedral, which offers an interesting contrast to the Protestant Kreuzkirche located on the Altmarkt, Dresden’s historic heart. Wandering around the Neumarkt area, you’ll eventually arrive at the Frauenkirche on Neumarkt Square. This circular church is considered an outstanding example of Protestant sacred architecture and boasts one of the largest domes in Europe. Rebuilt after German reunification, it now stands as a symbol of reconciliation. Dresden will captivate visitors with its beauty: the sheer richness and grandeur of the city’s cultural treasures are enough to leave you breathless. And because Dresden is also set in a spectacular river landscape, that sense of wonder is quickly joined by pure joy.

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Dresden (DRS)

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Dresden, Germany

Dresden Germany