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Work on the Hofkirche (Royal Chapel) started during the reign of Frederick August II, under the oversight of Italian architect Gaetano Chiaveri, who designed the church in the Romanesque style of the late baroque period. The fo... more
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Former seat of the Saxon royal family, Residenzschloss Palace was built between the 12th-19th centuries and exhibits a magnificent array of different architectural features from the Romantic, Renaissance, Baroque and neo-Renais... more
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Relaxing and listening to jazz with a glass of wine in your hand is one way to spend your time in this lovely music café. French food is available in the kitchen: salad, baguettes, rice or pasta will fend off any hunger pangs.... more
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The Grüne Gewölbe or "Green Vault" contains the crown jewels and other treasures collected by the Saxon royal family over the centuries. Most pieces date back to August the Strong's time. Visitors can admire the breathtaking cr... more
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Dresden's world-famous landmark was created between 1710-32 by architect Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann and sculptor Balthasar Permoser. The imposing complex, made up of a crown gate, long, winding galleries, a walled pavilion and... more
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…. But the Zwinger complex- an old royal party-grounds, basically, is now a really impressive attraction- right near… continue reading »
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Built in 1726-43 by George Bähr, the Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) is one of Germany's greatest architectural monuments. It became famous for hosting organ recitals given by J.W. Bach in the 1730's and went on to dominate t... more
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Built in 1726-43 by George Bähr, the Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) is one of Germany's greatest architectural monuments. It became famous for hosting organ recitals given by J.W. Bach in the 1730's and went on to dominate t... more
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Looking for some good music to rock out to? Just head north to Albertstadt, and you will find the Thrillbeats club. This is an independent venue and online community for the alternative music scene in Dresden where you can buy... more
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One of Europe's most magnificent and stunning opera houses, the Semperoper supplies exquisite late classic architecture and decorations as well as legendary acoustics. First designed by by Gottfried Semper and opened in 1841, t... more
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No sooner do you step onto the forecourt of the Military History Museum - filled with planes, tanks and military vehicles - and you are transported into the world of the German military. Exhibits such as uniforms, medals, guns... more
Dresden Travel Experiences
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What? Dresden?
Well I just typed this entire blog and in the excitement of being finished I closed it without saving it.... UGH haha so here we go... Continue reading »
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Dresden, Germany
Our time in Berlin was short-lived as we would be returning for our formal touring of the city at the end of the tour. Early in the morni... Continue reading »
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Paris on the Elbe
On the afternoon of July 6, we arrived in Dresden, after a lot of traffic getting there. Our room was in a cool residential area o... Continue reading »
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An amazing hike through rocks and forests
We had to leave Prague early...meeting at the train station at 6:10 a.m. ugh! needless to say, no bath for me this morning. meet everyone... Continue reading »
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3ª Jornada: 2 dÃas en Dresde
Dresde (Dresden), está situada en el Este de Alemania, es la capital del estado de Sajonia. Además de ser puerto fluvial del Elba, cerca... Continue reading »
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