Added: 10/22/2005 |
Key attractions in DresdenDresden turned into one of Germany's most beautiful cities when it became the residence of the Wettins, rulers of Saxony for over 800 years. In the 18th century the city was one of Europe's most important cultural centers with many magnificent buildings.
You meet with a wide variety of attractions in Dresden. No book on history of architecture can miss mentioning the Dresden Zwinger. The Frauenkirche Church, Semper Opera House and Royal Palace as well as many other historical monuments and ensembles that determine the image of the city.
The saucy angels from Raphael's "The Sistine Madonna" provides publicity for Dresden's art collections fascinating museums and institutions, industrial monuments, charming details - Dresden has a lot for you to discover.
The historical centre of Dresden is located on the left bank of the Elbe, at the peak of a graceful river bend. Even today the Renaissance, baroque and the 19th century style buildings determine the Elbe front and the face of Dresden. Viewed from the opposite bank or from one of the Elbe bridges Dresden presents itself at first glance as a cultural city of European rank.
The most famous symbol of reconstruction in the city centre is the Dresden Frauenkirche Church, one of Dresden's most famous cathedrals, the magnificent baroque dome, which already today dominates the city centre. Most of the funds for the reconstruction came from donations, after the whole building collapsed in 1945 under the fires and bombings.
The Saxon State Orchestra cultivates Dresden's high reputation as a metropolis of opera at the historical site of the Semper Opera House. Another three world known attractions in Dresden are connected to Dresden's great musical history: the Saxon State Opera, the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra and the Dresden Kreuzchor boys' choir.
The Zwinger is home to the famous "Old Masters" art gallery and to the largest porcelain collection in the world. The ALBERTINUM brings together museums of international standard under its roof - the GREEN VAULT TREASURE COLLECTION, the former royal jewel collection, and the NEW MASTERS GALLERY.
The most impressive Dresden bridge, the 'Blue Wonder' (Blaues Wunder), connects Blasewitz and Loschwitz. Viewing attractions in Dresden one should not possibly miss the castles Schlo Albrechtsberg and Schlo Eckberg. Especially when seen from the other side of the Elbe, Loschwitz's villas constitute an adorable view.
Festivals are an essential part of Dresden's lively cultural scene. The Dresden Music Festival, the Dresden Festival of Contemporary Music or the second largest Dixieland Festival in the world have a fixed position in the cultural life of the city. The locals also regularly celebrate the Dresden Steam Locomotive Festival , the Steamer parade or the "Elbhangfest" riverside festival.
Dresden's most beautiful street is the KOENIGSTRASSE, restored to its former baroque magnificence. It plays host to luxury arcades and first-class restaurants.
The list of key attractions in Dresden encompasses Dresden restaurants like Dejà vu or Scheune, innovative upscale boutiques such as Koma or Palazzo, the gorgeous Martin Luther Church and Pfunds Molkerei, being the world's most beautiful milk shop.
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