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Stück in Germany - Dresden After the Bombing, Way after the Bombing by Trey Ratcliff

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Despite heavy bombing during WWII, still evident today, Dresden is an exquisite Baroque-laden city with wonderful attractions.

Dresden is a city in Saxony, Germany. It is situated in a valley on the River Elbe, near the Czech border. 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 splendor. The city was known as the Jewel Box, because of its baroque and rococo city center. After world war II restoration work has helped to reconstruct parts of the historic inner city, including the Katholische Hofkirche, the Semper Oper and the Dresdner Frauenkirche.

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Dresden, Germany

Stück in Germany - Dresden After the Bombing, Way after the Bombing by Trey Ratcliff

Despite heavy bombing during WWII, still evident today, Dresden is an exquisite Baroque-laden city with wonderful attractions.
Historic Center, Dresden

Dresden, Schloss und Zwinger kurz vor Weihnachten by Heribert Pohl > 3 million Views, Thanks

The market square is central to the historic center, charmingly rebuilt following its destruction in WWII.
Zwinger Palace, Dresden

Zwinger by Maciek Lulko

This phenomenal Baroque palace is home to several museums, as well as sprawling elegant grounds to explore.
Saxon State Opera House, Dresden

Semperoper Dresden by Randolf Rautenberg

Rebuilt according to its original design after an 1869 fire, this unique building is regarded as one of the most beautiful in Europe.
Cathedral, Dresden

Stück in Germany - Dresden After the Bombing, Way after the Bombing by Trey Ratcliff

Faithfully restored after bombing in WWII, this Baroque gem features a rococo pulpit, as well as the remains of numerous royals.
Military History Museum, Dresden

Military History Museum in Dresden by Yoav Lerman

Formerly an armory and a museum, this new 2011 museum traces German military history from the 14C to today.
Dresden Panometer

Ehemal. Gasspeicher, jetzt Panometer by mmatting

This lovely circular building houses one of Yadegar Asisi's Dresden Panoramas, depicting the city after its destruction during WWII.
Frauenkirche, Dresden

Frauenkirche, Dresden by skoeber

This Baroque church was rebuilt according to original plans following Germany's reunification, after laying in rubble for 50 years.
Dresden Suspension Railway

Schwebebahn Dresden Loschwitz by @Medienfuzzi

Take a ride on this railway, established in 1901, to enjoy views of the city from the height of over 80m.

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