May 3, 2008 - Berlin to Dresden

Day 6 – Berlin to Dresden The day was overcast when we woke up, but the blackbirds were singing in the courtyard again, and that nice to wake up to. ... Enzo then informed us that the air conditioning was broken on the bus, and therefore we would get another one in Dresden. ... At 11:00 am or so, we came into Dresden, which has beautiful Baroque architecture. ... Incredibly, despite the devastation of other parts of Dresden, only 120 of those squares came off during the bombing, and they have since been restored. ... Our final part of our tour of Dresden was a visit to the hunting lodge (more like a palace) of Augustus the Great. ...

Apr 21, 2008 - Dresden, the Bangladesh of Europe!!!

Confused about the title? okay let me explain. I knew about the fire bombing of Dresden during WWII, but did you know about the explosion of the Opera house during reconstruction, the floods that it has been hit with, let alone the fact that it is still being rebuilt from everything that has happened to it. ... The rest of Dresden is really gorgeous, its really too bad that most of it is a life size painting because what is really there is gorgeous. ... Baroque style architecture.Confused about the title? okay let me explain. I knew about the fire bombing of Dresden during WWII, but did you know about the explosion of the Opera house during reconstruction, the floods that it has been hit with, let alone the fact that it is still being rebuilt from everything that has happened to it. ... The rest of Dresden is really gorgeous, its really too bad that most of it is a life size painting because what is really there is gorgeous. ... Baroque style architecture....

Nov 15, 2007 - German train strike!!

So last night at 2:15 (45 min earlier) we arrived in Dresden. ... Me, Stef, and I think maybe one other person were dropped of on the side of the road.So last night at 2:15 (45 min earlier) we arrived in Dresden. ... Me, Stef, and I think maybe one other person were dropped of on the side of the road....

Oct 13, 2007 - Dresden

So iäve made it to dresden after an interesting story iäll come back and elaberate on, but mz internet time is about to expire so i just wanted to update the journal to say where iäm. ...

Jul 11, 2007 - Onward to Dresden, Germany and Prague, Czech Republic

Today, we got off to an early start on our way to Dresden, Germany, the former capital of Saxony. ... 5 our drive, we arrive in the City of Dresden. ... This city was literally destroyed by the Allies in February 1945, near the end of WWII.Today, we got off to an early start on our way to Dresden, Germany, the former capital of Saxony. ... 5 our drive, we arrive in the City of Dresden. ... This city was literally destroyed by the Allies in February 1945, near the end of WWII....

Apr 9, 2007 - Dresden

On the way from Berlin to Salzbourg we made a brief stop in Dresden to take in some of the architecture we had read about. ... Much of Dresden was destroyed in the second world war and much of it has been rebuilt in original style, and many buildings are still in the process of restoration. ... We were only there for about an hour so pictures are not labeled and are posted just to convey a flavour of the city.On the way from Berlin to Salzbourg we made a brief stop in Dresden to take in some of the architecture we had read about. ... Much of Dresden was destroyed in the second world war and much of it has been rebuilt in original style, and many buildings are still in the process of restoration. ... We were only there for about an hour so pictures are not labeled and are posted just to convey a flavour of the city....

Oct 27, 2006 - Dresden, Germany

In two days, we had two people tell us to visit Dresden in the southeast corner of Germany on the Czech border - so we did . ... the joy of travelling with no fixed itinerary! Dresden was a city that was badly damaged during a bombing campaign late in WWII so many of the city's historical buildings have been rebuilt . ... Museum lovers love Dresden: the Zwinger palace has no less than five different museums in one complex! We got a walking map from the tourist office so had a self tour of the city. ... One of the highlights was the terrace known as Europe's Balcony, one of the most popular promenades in Dresden, along the river and by the wonderful Art Gallery and numerous monuments. ...

May 13, 2006 - dresden

really cool city - no hotels, but cool place to visit.really cool city - no hotels, but cool place to visit....

Nov 3, 2005 - New York City, Tag 4 und Heimreise

Nun, heute morgen war erstmal Koffer umpacken angesagt.Nun, heute morgen war erstmal Koffer umpacken angesagt....

Nov 2, 2005 - Meissen, balkon am der Elbe

Meissen is a jewel in the crown of the Queen of Heaven.Meissen is a jewel in the crown of the Queen of Heaven....

Nov 2, 2005 - Dresden, erste abend

Gott in Himmel! We are staying at the Dresden Hilton in the shadow of the Frauenkirche. ... de/dresden We checked in and went straight to the concierge for supper suggestions (empfalen). ... He highly recommended the Wettiner Keller if we were interested in Sachsisher fare.Gott in Himmel! We are staying at the Dresden Hilton in the shadow of the Frauenkirche. ... de/dresden We checked in and went straight to the concierge for supper suggestions (empfalen). ... He highly recommended the Wettiner Keller if we were interested in Sachsisher fare....

Sep 28, 2005 - M: Dazzled by Dresden

With an impressive array of museums, a center that is being rebuild to the pre-war grandeur and exquisite porcelain manufacturing in nearby Meisen, Dresden is a city sure to please culture seekers. ... We didn't expect such a rich artistic heritage, even after we learned that Dresden was once called "Florence of the North" due to the fact that it attracted many great artists in its heyday. ... However, a visit to the dazzling collection of masterpieces in the appropriately named 'Old Masters gallery' quickly reminds you of Dresden's rich heritage. ... Rafael's "Sixtine Madonna" is Dresden most treasured piece, a detail of which appears on many postcards, mugs and T-shirts in the U. ... As the heart of the city is now being rebuilt to its original aspect (it was completely distroyed during the war), Dresden is getting ready for the year 2010, when it hopes to win the "European City of Culture" honour. ...