Dresden Germany

Dresden is an enchanting city located in a valley on the River Elbe. Its convenient location and pleasant climate makes it one of the most popular tourist destinations in Germany. Dresden possesses a lot of admirable traits. Aside from the plethora of architectural structures in the city, Dresden is also one of the most ecologically-friendly cities in Europe. Around 63% of the total land area of Dresden comprises green areas and forest.

Dresden is the home of several world-class art collection, admired world ensembles, and significant buildings of various architectural periods. Some of the place’s top attractions include the Zwinger Palace, Semperoper, Fraunkeirche, Fürstenzug, Albetinum Museaum, Gläserne Manufaktur, Schloss und Grünes Gewölbe, and Dresden Neustadlt.

The Zwinger Palace is a breathtaking, baroque palace that features many Permoser sculptures, a nympheum, bell pavilion and famous art collection. The Semporoper is named the most beautiful operahouse in the whole world. Wagner and Straus had their first opera night in this place. The Frauenkirche or the Cathedral of Our Blessed Lady features the Teufelstritt or Devil’s Footstep, a black mark resembling a footprint which contains a small hooked tail at the heel. Fürstenzug is the world’s biggest porcelain painting. The Albertinum, on the other hand, housed collections of “Neue Meister”, that is paintings of Caspar David Friedrich, Rotlaoof and Van Gogh, to name a few.

The Gläserne Manufaktur is Volkwagen’s transparent factory. Many car lovers visit this place. Schloss und Grünes Gewölbe is Europe’s most splendid treasure chamber museum. It also features the biggest green diamond, the court of Aurengzeb and other precious crown jewelries.
Last but not the least is Dresden Neustadlt, a region of the north bank of the bend of Elba. Neustadt is a picturesque area where there are quaint shops and restaurants.

There are many more sights and attraction in Dresden. One really has to visit this place to enjoy its beauty and grandiosity. Who would ever think that Dresden was once completely shattered and destroyed after the bombing raids of the World War II? So come over to Dresden, you will surely appreciate its beauty, history and fine works of arts.