Dresden, capital of state of Saxony is one of the most beautiful cities of Germany with cultural and artistic splendor. The city suffered a huge amount of damage during World War II. The reconstruction work after the reunification of Germany has helped the city reclaim it’s architectural beauty. The city was also known as ‘Jewel Box’ for it’s Baroque and Rococo city center. It makes for a perfect day trip from Berlin or Prague.
We started our trip from Frauenkirche, famous for it’s spectacular dome. The church was reopened only in 2005, after the reconstruction.
From Neumarkt, we moved towards the Schloßplatz, to visit the cathedral and take a walk along the Brühl’s Terrace.
A simple walk on Brühl’s Terrace relieves one’s soul with the soothing wind across the river Elbe, the university campus on the side and the cathedral in front of it.
Just on the way across, you will see Georgentor, which was the original city exit to the Elbe bridge, where the Princes used to go on processions. The street is filled with such huge paintings of the processions.
Then, we moved towards the Zwinger Palace, a magnificient 18th century palace in the center of the city.
It’s hard to keep a track of time, while you are lost at it’s breathtaking beauty. While walking on it’s terrace, one can also catch a glimpse of the Dresden Residenzschloss.
By the end of the day, we were convinced why the city was quoted as ‘Jewel Box’. It is a gracious city, which reflects elegance in every angle of it’s old town. Huge amount of respect for the work that went behind to restore this city to it’s glorious past.
As an advice, reconsider if you want to buy a day ticket while you visit old town of Dresden, since most of the places are nearby and are of walk-able distance. A visit to Dresden is definitely bound to give you a very different experience of old town.
Veena Dinesh
The Humble Enthusiast 
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