Holiday Destination: Dresden

Dresden is the capital city of the Free State of Saxony in Germany. It is situated in a valley on the River Elbe, near the Czech border. The Dresden conurbation is part of the Saxon Triangle metropolitan area. Dresden has a long history as the capital and royal residence for the Electors and Kings of Saxony, who for centuries furnished the city with cultural and artistic splendour. The city was known as the Jewel Box, because of its baroque and rococo city centre. A controversial Allied aerial bombing towards the end of World War II killed thousands of civilians and destroyed the entire city centre. The impact of the bombing and 40 years of urban development during the East German communist era have considerably changed the face of the city. Some restoration work has helped to reconstruct parts of the historic inner city, including the Katholische Hofkirche, the Semper Oper and the Dresdner Frauenkirche. Since the German reunification in 1990, Dresden has regained importance as one of the cultural, educational, political and economic centres of Germany.

Climate

Summer 18.1 °C (64.6 °F), Winter (−1.7) °C (28.94 °F)

Tourist Season

May to late October best Months for tourism.

Accommodation

Hotels and Apartments.

General Information Of Dresden

• Land Area: 127.0 sq mi (328.8 km2)
• Population: 5 Lakh.
• Capital City: Dresden.
• Language: English and German.

Tourist Attraction in or Near by Dresden

Church of Our Lady Frauenkirche

The Dresden Frauenkirche is a Lutheran church in Dresden Germany. Built in the 18th century, the church was destroyed in the firebombing of Dresden during World War II. It was reconstructed as a landmark symbol of reconciliation between former warring enemies. The reconstruction of its exterior was completed in 2004, its interior in 2005 and, after 13 years of rebuilding, the church was reconsecrated on 30 October 2005 with festive services lasting through the Protestant observance of Reformation Day on 31 October. Once a month, an Anglican Evensong in English is held in the Church of Our Lady, with clergy sent from St. George's Anglican Chaplaincy in Berlin.

Pergamon Museum

Brühl's Terrace is a historic architectural ensemble in Dresden, Germany. Nicknamed The Balcony of Europe, the terrace stretches high above the shore of the river Elbe in a city which is quite large as measured by area relative to its half a million inhabitants. Located north of the recently rebuilt Neumarkt Square and the Frauenkirche, is one of the favourite inner city places of both locals. Climb a monumental staircase, which is flanked by four bronze statues, and take a walk along the promenade it is lined by some of Dresden’s most beautiful historic buildings, including the Royal Art Academy and the Albertinum Museum.

Reichstag

The Zwinger is a palace in Dresden, eastern Germany, built in Rococo style. It served as the orangery, exhibition gallery and festival arena of the Dresden Court. The location was formerly part of the Dresden fortress of which the outer wall is conserved. The name derives from the German word Zwinger outer ward of a concentric castle it was for the cannons that were placed between the outer wall and the major wall. Galleries and inner courtyards is home to first class museums, including the Old Masters Gallery, which displays the famous Madonna Sistina of Rafael.

Semperoper Opera House

The Semperoper is the opera house of the Sächsische Staatsoper Dresden and the concert hall of the Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden. It is located near the Elbe River in the historic center of Dresden, Germany. The opera house was originally built by the architect Gottfried Semper in 1841. After a devastating fire in 1869, the opera house was rebuilt, partly again by Semper, and completed in 1878. The opera house has a long history of premieres, including major works by Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss. The Semper Opera was completely destroyed by Allied bombing in 1945 after extensive reconstruction, the Opera reopened in 1985 with the same piece that was performed last before the destruction.

Paddle Steamer

A paddle steamer is a steamship or riverboat, powered by a steam engine, using paddle wheels to propel it through the water. In antiquity, Paddle wheelers followed the development of poles, oars and sails, where the first uses were wheelers driven by animals or humans. Modern paddle wheelers may be powered by diesel engines. Save for tourism and small pleasure boats paddle boats, paddle propulsion is largely superseded by the screw propeller and other marine propulsion that have a higher efficiency, especially in rough or open water.

Accessibility

Bus Terminal

A&O Dresden Hauptbahnhof

Strehlener Strasse 10
Dresden, Germany

Ramada Dresden

Wilhelmb Franke Strasse 90
Dresden, Germany

Airports

Dresden International Airport: For international flight.

Goehlis Airport: For international and domestic flight.

Railway Stations

Dresden Neustadt Rrailway Station

Dresden, Germany

Dresden Hauptbahnhof

Dresden, Germany