The origins of the city of Dresden lie in its position along the river Elbe. It flows wide and slowly … More
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Arts and lemons
Walking from the Zwinger towards the river, we passed the Semper Oper. A famous opera house that was severely damaged … More
Palace between the walls
Like the Fraunkirche, the baroque palace called “Zwinger” was severely damaged during the bombings of Dresden in February 1945. Its … More
Dresden Funicular
A novel set in Dresden starts with a detailed description of the main character travelling up the steep bank of … More
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