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1. Frauenkirche
The first area that visitors should go to to get to know Dresden is the old town with its famous buildings and sights. Among them is the Frauenkirche, known not only for its beauty but also for its history. It was destroyed during World War II and was completely renovated by 2005. It is one of the most important symbols of German reunification. The viewing platform also offers a great view of the city.
Fly: You can experience both the architecture and the good acoustics of the (former) baroque church at one of the many concerts in the Frauenkirche.
2. Zwinger and Semperoper
Next to the Frauenkirche is the Zwinger, one of Germany’s most important baroque complexes in the old town. The long building, originally planned as a conservatory, opens to a large inner courtyard towards the middle. Today the buildings serve as museums (worth a visit!). Cultural events also take place here. and from the balconies there is a wonderful view of the city panorama.
Fly: Like the Frauenkirche, the famous 19th-century Semperoper was built by World War II. It was destroyed and rebuilt during World War II. A real highlight, not just for opera fans.
3. Brühl’s Terrace
Dresden is one of the greenest cities in Europe. There are more than 600 parks in the city. On the way to the city centre, Brühlsche Terrasse is ideal for walking. The 500-meter-long “Balcony of Europe” was a private pleasure garden in the Baroque era, but today it is the “must be” to see and enjoy the sunset. You can also go shopping and enjoy a coffee here.
Fly: Germany’s largest open-air film festival «Filmnächte am Elbufer» takes place on the river bank opposite the old town. Musicians also perform on the waterfront. For example, in 2023 (July and August), Silbermond and Roland Kaiser are coming.
4. New City
Dresden Neustadt is the city’s trendy and student district. Many buildings are decorated with colorful street art. There are guided tours where graffiti works are explained. Those who want to visit what the Guinness Book of Records calls “the most beautiful milk shop in the world” after the tour should stop by Pfunds Dairy (1880), where condensed milk was invented. The tiles are decorated with baroque motifs. If you’re more into craft beer than cheese, then stop by Bierothek and Kunsthof-Passagen.
Fly: There are also many unique hotels in Dresden Neustadt, such as the Backstage. Here the rooms are designed according to different themes.
5. Baroque Zone
The city’s baroque quarter is located around Königsstrasse in the inner part of Neustadt. The neighborhood, long an independent municipality, is now part of Dresden. Baroque buildings were also lovingly restored after the Second World War. If you want to experience the authentic atmosphere of the bourgeois baroque city up close, this is the place for you. The triangle between the bustling Albertplatz, the Golden Horse statue and the tradesmen’s arcades is a popular tourist destination.
Fly: The Baroque Quarter is also home to the Societaetstheater, “the best hidden theater in town”. Contemporary plays are exhibited here.
6. Yenice
Yenidze is the most unusual cigarette factory in Germany. The building resembles a mosque with its tower. The reason for the beautiful construction: When the factory was built in 1909, industrial-looking factory buildings were not allowed in the city. Today the former cigarette factory is part of Dresden’s architectural and cultural diversity. It stands in the middle of many baroque and modern buildings. Inside is now an office complex.
Fly: There is a restaurant in the dome of the old Yenidze factory. Wonderful holiday photos can be taken on the corresponding roof terrace. It also has its own theatre.
7. Blue Miracle
Dresden’s “Blue Wonder” is a blue suspension bridge over the Elbe that was particularly long for its construction time. Dating from 1893, the bridge does not require any buttresses in the water and appears to float on it so as not to restrict shipping. Its real name is Loschwitz Bridge, because it connects the neighborhood of the same name with Blasewitz.
Fly: If you want to watch the city from a bird’s eye view, you can take the funicular or the hanging train. Both are close to Blue Wonder. It goes up the mountain with the well-known enclave “Weisser Hirsch”.
8. Saxon Switzerland
A natural jewel of Saxony is Saxon Switzerland in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, bordering the Czech Republic. The rugged needles of rock towering above the Elbe have given the area its nickname Switzerland. Romantic painters first discovered the area, then the first tourists came in the 19th century. The most photographed attraction is Bastei, a rock formation from which you can enjoy an expansive view of the river landscape.
Fly: In addition to the nature of the national park, its cities, especially the town of Pirna with its historical sandstone houses, are worth seeing. Don’t miss: In Grosssedlitz (a district of the city of Heidenau), the Friedrichschlösschen Castle has the most beautiful baroque garden in Saxony.
Source : Blick
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