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| Dresden is one of the major cities in Germany. Established in medieval times it blossomed during the 18th century and became a major cultural centre with many magnificent buildings. Unfortunately nearly all of these were destroyed by World War 11 Allied bombing raids in February 1945. Meticulous restoration work has been in progress since the end of the war and final completion is expected in 2006, which is the city’s 800-year anniversary. |
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Zwinger Palace - The most famous building in Dresden narrowly escaped destruction in the 1945 bombings is now the home to several of Dresden’s finest museums. A lovely baroque structure it was built between 1709 –32. A vast open space with fountains surrounded by a single storey gallery linking two-storey pavilions and entered by magnificent huge gateways. It is a must see for any visitor to Dresden.
Sachsische Straatsoper - Dresden’s famed opera house has been painstakingly restored to its former glory making it one of Dresden’s most popular attractions. The Opera House saw the first performance of Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman and Tannhauser as well as several of Richard Strauss’s works.
Gemaldegalerie Der Neuen – Albertinum. Well worth a visit this museum includes works by most of the French Impressionists and their German contemparies including Renoir’s and Degas.
Dreikonigskirche – Near Haustr, the church of the Magi is one of the oldest buildings in Dresden. See the “Dresden Danse Macabre”a 12.5 m Renaissance monument below the organ.
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Ballhaus Watzke – Koetzschenbrodderstr. 1. One of the city’s oldest small breweries it offers a great view of Dresden from outside the historic downtown area. You can actually help brew one of the several different beers on tap here. The beer garden is open on summer days. The extensive menu is made up of local dishes and their Saxon desserts are to die for.
Marcolinis Vorwerk – Bautzber Str. 96 This is an old villa with a pretty garden that is frequented by a hip young crowd with a liking for fine wine. The restaurant-art gallery serves great Italian dishes with a difference. In summer the terrace dining area is opened up and the view of Dresden’s skyline is spectacular.
Sophienkeller – Taschenbergpalais. A very lively restaurant that creates an 18th century beer-cellar atmosphere in the basement of the Taschenberg Palace. The waitresses wear period costumes and the furniture and porcelain are rustic and the food traditional
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Planwirtschaft – Aulere Neustadt This pub serves home-brewed sweet cider and unfiltered country beer to the delight of its customers.
Cafe Europa – Aulere Neustadt This place is open all day and serves no less than 20 different kinds of breakfast plus an enormous selection of drinks.
Madness – Aulere Neustadt. This is the place for fans of ska and reggae music. This cool bar is always packed out with lovers of good music.
Busmann’s Brazil – In Altstadt. Bushmans Brazil is a must for lovers
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| Sachsische Prozellan-Manufaktur Dresden.- Freital. Dresden is almost as famous as Meissen for its porcelain. It’s actually manufactured outside the city in Freital where you can browse round the ceramics and glass in the showroom and shop. Many other gift shops in the town sell Dresden and Meissen, the department store Karstadt has a large selection to choose from |
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