| Dresden Dresden | ||
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| Salutation | Elbflorenz (Florence sull'Elba), Florence of Germany | |
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| State | Germany | |
| Federated state | Saxony | |
| Territory | Dresden district | |
| Altitude | 113 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 328.30 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 530.754 | |
| Prefix tel | 49 351, 35201 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 01067 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
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Dresden (in GermanDresden, in rowanDrježdźany) is a city and capital of the free state of the Saxony (in GermanFreistaat Sachsen), a federated state of the Germany.
To know
The city is also called the "Florence on the Elbe "(Elbflorenz) - as an admiration for the city of bridges, art and culture.
Geographical notes
It rises on the Elbe River.
When to go
In the summer and at Christmas, having a beautiful Christmas market.
Background
During 13-15 February 1945 (World War II) it suffered a terrible bombardment with thousands of victims.
How to orient yourself
Dresden: full screen map.How to get
By plane
The city is served by Dresden Airport.
On the train
Dresden is an important hub in the German long-distance network. Several times a day, usually every 2 hours, there are connections in national traffic to and from the main German cities. The R, RE, EC, IC and ICE trains stop at both Dresden central railway station (German: Dresden Hauptbahnhof) and in the Dresden New Town train station (German: Dresden-Neustadt). Direct connections in daytime international traffic are to and from the cities of Wroclaw, Prague, Bratislava, Liberec, Budapest is Vienna and nocturnal too Amsterdam, Basel, Copenhagen is Zurich.
- 1 Dresden Hauptbahnhof, railway station, Wiener Platz, 4, Altstadt (Stop Dresden, Hauptbahnhof: bus lines № 66, 261, 333, 352, 360, 366, 400, 424, 672 and tram lines № 3, 7, 8, 10 or stop Dresden, Hauptbahnhof Nord: tram lines № 3, 7, 8, 9, 11).
- 2 Dresden-Neustadt, railway station, Schlesischer Platz, 1, Neustadt (Stop Dresden, Bahnhof Neustadt: bus lines № 81, 326, 328, 457, 458 and tram lines № 3, 6, 7, 8, 11).
How to get around
By public transport
City public transport is operated by Dresdner Verkehrsbetriebe.
- Dresdner Verkehrsbetriebe AG (DVB), Postplatz, 1 (Stop Dresden, Postplatz: bus line № 94 and tram lines № 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 11, 12), ☎ 49 351 8571011, @[email protected].
Mon-Fri 09: 30-19: 00, Sat 10: 00-18: 00.
Mon-Fri 09: 30-19: 00, Sat 10: 00-18: 00.What see
The palace in the Zwinger complex which houses the art gallery of the ancient masters
Frauenkirche
Palace of the Electors
The former gasometer
Großer Garten
Museums and galleries
- 1 Picture Gallery of the Ancient Masters (Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister), Theaterplatz, 1. One of the largest art galleries in the world; it preserves works by Italian, Spanish, French, Flemish and Dutch masters. It is based in the complex of Zwinger, a Baroque architectural masterpiece, described below.
- 2 Green times (Grünes Gewölbe). Museum set up in the former palace of the Electors (Dresden Castle) with the largest collection of jewels in Europe. The collections consist of jewels that belonged to the crowns of Saxony and Poland. Among the most important pieces are the cup of Queen Jadwiga of Poland, dating back to the fourteenth century, the statuette of the Moor with an emerald plate, 64 centimeters high and a gold coffee service thanks to which Augustus of Saxony amazed the nobles of Warsaw by convincing them to elect him as their ruler. Among the notable jewels on display are the 41-carat green Dresden diamond, the 48-carat white Saxon and a 648-carat sapphire, a gift from Tsar Peter I the Great of Russia.
Religious building
- 3 Frauenkirche, An der Frauenkirche, Altstadt.
On a donation basis. Mon-Fri 10: 00-12: 00 and 13: 00-18: 00, Sat-Sun limited entry depending on the concert rehearsals. The symbol of Dresden is this Baroque church from 1743, which collapsed two days after the terrible bombing of 13-14 February 1945 and faithfully rebuilt between 1994 and 2005. The organ with 4873 pipes was also rebuilt by the master Daniel Kern of Strasbourg and the altar by Johann Christian Feige, recovered from the rubble piece by piece. The church was re-consecrated to the Evangelical-Lutheran cult in 2005. 60,000 people watched the inaugural ceremony broadcast on state TV. The 67m-high viewing platform has also been reopened to the public. - 4 Holy Trinity Cathedral (Katholische Hofkirche). Designed by the Italian architect Gaetano Chiaveri between 1738 and 1751, the church houses the last and largest organ by Gottfried Silbermann, one of the most illustrious organ builders of the eighteenth century. In the crypt is buried the heart of the Polish king Augustus the Strong, the last king of Saxony and 49 other members of the house of Wettin with his spouses, such as Princess Maria Carolina of Savoy, wife of Anthony of Saxony.
On a donation basis. Civil architectures
- 5 Zwinger, Theaterplatz 1. Complex of palaces and gardens commissioned by August II of Poland known as the Strong (1670-1733) to the architect Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann (1662-1736) who made use of the collaboration of the sculptor Balthasar Permoser (1651-1732). The complex served as a recreation area for the court and its name refers to a pre-existing prison. The complex is accessed via the Crown Gate (Kronentor) surmounted by the Polish crown supported by four eagles and decorated with statues depicting the four seasons. Inside the complex there are several baroque-style pavilions including the pavilion of the walls (Wallpavillon), surmounted by a statue of Hercules holding up the world and that of the carillon (Glockenspielpavillon) which owes its name to a carillon with 40 porcelain bells that plays melodies by Antonio Vivaldi, Carl Maria von Weber and Humperdink. The German pavilion houses a porcelain collection. The Fountain of the Nymphs was created by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann, who was inspired by the Italian nymphs, after a trip to Italy. It is decorated with tritons, nymphs and caves.
- 6 Palace of the Electors (Dresdner Residenzschloss). It was the official residence of the electoral princes from 1547 to 1806 and subsequently, until 1918, of the kings of Saxony of the House of Wettin. Inside the palace are housed, in addition to the museum of jewels (green vaults), the numismatic cabinet and the collections of antique prints and armor.
- 7 Stables (Stallhof), Kanzleigasschen, ☎ 49 351 438370311. The stables attached to the palace of the Electors (Residenzschloss) where riding tournaments were held. They were completed in 1591 under the reign of Elector Cristiano I. Today the stables are used for extra-temporary exhibitions and occasionally for theatrical events and riding tournaments. The medieval Christmas market also takes place there.
- 8 Brühl's Terrace (Brühlsche Terrasse), Georg-Treu-Platz 1, ☎ 49 351 501501. Mon-Sun 10 am-6pm. Famous architectural complex built starting from 1738 at the behest of Count Heinrich von Brühl (1700-1763 on the remains of the ancient city fortifications. It was defined by Goethe, the "Balcony of Europe", due to its panoramic position on the Elbe River. the famous staircase adorned with statues depicting the four seasons was added to the terrace in 1811 and 1814. It is overlooked by the parliament building (Landtag), the library and the art academy (Kunstakademie), also known as lemon squeezer (Zitronenpresse), due to its dome.
- 9 Panometer, Gasanstaltstr. 8b, ☎ 49 341 355534. The former gas meter where until 2018 a panoramic painting of the city of Dresden is on display as it appeared in the Baroque era. It is a work of the Austrian artist Yadegar Asisi.
Parks and gardens
- 10 Big Garden (Großer Garten). Gardens in Baroque style created in 1676 on commission of the elector of Saxony John George III. They surround the palace in summer and have an area of approximately 2 km². The zoological and botanical gardens were added at the end of the 19th century. A miniature train, the Parkeisenbahn goes around the park between April and October. Inside the park there is a Volkswagen factory where the Bentley Continental Flying Spur model is assembled. The factory was built in 2002, sparking protests from ecological movements and is now open to the public.
Events and parties
What to do
- 1 State Opera of Saxony (Sächsische Staatsoper, or simply Semperoper). Building razed to the ground by Allied bombing and rebuilt between 1977 and 1985 by the authorities of the GDR, it is one of the most prestigious buildings in Saxony. It is one of the most important opera houses in the world, both by tradition and by acoustics.
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Average prices
- 1 Villa Marie, Fährgässchen, 1, Blasewitz, ☎ 49 351 315440, fax: 49 351 3154414, @[email protected]. Main course from EUR 15, - upwards. Credit cards and debit cards are accepted.. Mon-Sat 11: 30-01: 00, Sun and holidays 10: 00-01: 00. Delightful restaurant with garden / terrace near the bridge Blaues Wunder.
Where stay
High prices
- 1 Suitess zu Dresden, An der Frauenkirche, 13, Altstadt, ☎ 49 351 41727-0, ☎ 49 800 525 48000, fax: 49 351 41727-160, @[email protected]. 5 star superior hotel.
Safety
How to keep in touch
Around
- Saxon Switzerland - beautiful landscape on the south Elbe.
Itineraries
- By steam train - From Dresden take a regional train (RE 50) in the direction of Leipzig or one S-Bahn of the line № 1 to Radebeul-Ost where you get off and get on the steam train of the narrow gauge railway Lössnitzgrundbahn (SDG) which gives Radebeul-Ost leads, among the vineyards of the Elba valley, up to Radeburg where you go down. On the way back on the same line it is better to stop at Moritzburg (or without continuing to Radeburg, get off immediately in Moritzburg) which boasts, with its homonymous castle in Baroque style, one of the most beautiful water castles in Europe.
Useful information
- Interactive map of Dresden on the site stadtplan.dresden.de (DE)
