Dresden the Florence on the Elbe
Dresden Germany is also called ‘Florence on the Elbe’, is one of Germany’s most beautiful cities and also capital of Saxony. The baroque metropolis Dresden experienced its golden age in the first half of the 18th century under the rule of Augustus the Strong.
Dresden Germany is situated in the valley of the river Elbe, which is part of the World Heritage. Glorious buildings, countless art treasures and priceless wealth of the “Green Vault” treasure chamber in Dresden Germany – all testify to this era. During the second world war Dresden’s historic centre was heavily bombed in five successive air raids and almost completely destroyed. Today in Dresden we find many of its famous buildings rebuilt which are now home to some of Germany’s most well endowed museums and galleries.
Dresden Germany is cultured and full of character. The Altstadt is ideal for explorations on foot – shopping, cafes, accommodation and the city’s major attractions are compressed into an area that’s conveniently walkable in Dresden.
