- 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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- Districts of Dresden; the darker grey is used for rural districts with their own local councils that were incorporated into Dresden in the 1990s.
- On the banks of the lovely Elbe River, the German city of Dresden is lush and green, filled with forests and gardens and parks.
- Situated in the far east corner of Germany, Dresden boasts a reputation for being one of the country’s most striking cities.
- Dresden evolved into one of Germany's most beautiful cities after it became the residence of the Wettins, rulers of Saxony for over 800 years.
- Dresden is the state capital of Saxony. Located in the midst of Germany, Poland and Czech Republic, Dresden is Germany’s fourth-largest city geographically.
- 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.