- Dresden suffered the double blow of almost complete destruction in World War II, followed by 45 years of postwar neglect under the Soviet regime.
- Dresden is the traditional capital of Saxony and the third largest city in eastern Germany after Berlin and Leipzig.
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- But they can be easily summarised in just one word: Dresden. ... Although the attribute 'world famous' is dished out all too often, it is a befitting term for Dresden.
- Districts of Dresden; the darker grey is used for rural districts with their own local councils that were incorporated into Dresden in the 1990s.
- Dresden has a long history as the capital and royal residence of the kings of Saxony who for centuries furnished the city with cultural and artistic splendor.
- The Wettins were a long line of Electors and Kings who ruled the state and kingdom of Saxony their seat in from Dresden between the 13th and 20th centuries.
- Dresden, beautifully set at the river Elbe, is one of Germany’s most wonderful cities, with the famous porcelain-like, baroque architecture dominating its silhouette.
- Discover 18 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Dresden from Kunsthofpassage Singing Drain Pipes to Yenidze.
- On the banks of the lovely Elbe River, the German city of Dresden is lush and green, filled with forests and gardens and parks.