Whatever city of Germany you go before Christmas, be sure to visit the Christmas market, at least one. Without a walk through the Christmas markets, you simply won’t have a complete impression of Germany! Christmas Market in Nuremberg, photo by Rick Nuremberg Germans believe that the country's best Christmas market is located in Nuremberg (Nürnberg).
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Augustus Bridge is captured in a painting by Italian artist Bernardo Bellotto. Looking at it, you can compare how the city has changed over three centuries. Augustus Bridge (Augustusbrücke), photo webjoy Augustus Bridge (Augustusbrücke) in Dresden was built in the 13th century. In the years 1727-1731, by order of Elector Augustus the Strong, it was renewed.
The Blue Miracle is a bridge across the Elbe, an engineering miracle of the 19th century. Only two supports on the shore support its construction. The bridge got its name because of the unusual color scheme. The Blue Wonder Bridge (Blaues Wunder), photo Lupino M The most interesting and unusual bridge connecting the banks of the Elbe between the Dresden Blazovits and Loshvits areas is the Blue Wonder Bridge (Blaues Wunder).
In Dresden there is a Russian Orthodox church. It is called the Church of St. Monk Simeon Divnogorets and was built for the Russian ambassadors living and working in the city. Church of St. Simeon Divnogorets (Russisch-Orthodoxe Kirche des Heiligen Simeon vom wunderbaren Berge) - Russian Orthodox Church in Dresden.
Resting in Pozzuoli, near Naples, after a trip to the island of Ischia, we wanted to take a walk in the park. There is tension here with beautiful parks, but there is one place where a walking alley with fountains and waterfalls stretches for 3 km! A sort of Italian Versailles. Now I will tell about him. We are against the backdrop of the Palace of Caserta. Resting in Pozzuoli, near Naples, after a trip to the island of Ischia, we wanted to take a walk in the park.
Martin Luther Church combines elements of the Neo-Romanesque and Neo-Gothic styles. Multi-colored glass stained-glass windows depict scenes from the life of Christ. Martin Luther-Kirche church, photo Thomas Quine Martin Luther-Kirche church was built in 1833-1877 in Dresden in the center of a small square Martin-Luther-Platz.
Holy Trinity Cathedral is the main Dresden Catholic church. This is a three-nave baroque building with two towers, the original organ of Zilbermann’s work is preserved inside. Representatives of the Vettin dynasty are buried in the crypt. Hofkirche, photo by andreas grahl Katholische Hofkirche in Dresden is a former courtyard church that is connected by a covered passage gallery to the Residence Castle.
Kreuzkirche is the main Protestant active church. It is the center of sacred music in Dresden, famous for organ concerts and a choir of boys. Kreuzkirche, photo Franz Reichard Not far from the Frauenkirche church on the Old Market Square, the main Protestant church of the city is located - the Church of the Holy Cross (Kreuzkirche is German.
Langer Gang is a long renaissance arched three-story gallery with 22 Tuscan columns. Between the columns there are coats of arms of lands belonging to the Vettinsky possessions. Langer Gang - Renaissance gallery, photo by Klaus Bostelmann "Long Stroke" (Langer Gang, German: Langer Gang) - another iconic landmark of Dresden, which, together with the stable yard (Stalhof, German
Grünes Gövölbe is a unique museum of jewels. In it you can see jewelry collected by Saxon rulers from the late Middle Ages to the middle of the XVIII century: jewelry, luxurious vessels, goblets, dishes and bowls, household items. Grünes Gewölbe, photo faun070 The Green Arch Museum (Grünes Gewölbe) is the famous treasury of the electors of Saxony and consists of more than 4,000 unique works of art.
Ekberg is a "decorative" castle; it never served defensive purposes. The garden and castle with its viewing tower are evidence of late Dresden romance. Today the castle is used as a hotel. Exlberg Castle (Schloss Eckberg), photo Michael Loshvitsky heights of the Elbe are decorated with an ensemble of three castles: Albrechtsberg, Lingner and Ekberg.
Cultural events take place at Lingner Castle, while the terraces with their summer beer garden and restaurant are a delight for the eyes and stomach. Lingnerschloss Castle, photo by Oliver Schlupp Lingnerschloss Castle is one of the three famous Elbe castles near Dresden. It was built in 1850-1853.
The Dresden Armory has a rich collection of historical weapons, armor and portraits (XVI-XVIII centuries). The collection is based on swords, sabers, swords, daggers, pistols and shotguns. The Armory (Rüstkammer), photo carlos_seo The Dresden Armory (Rüstkammer) has a world-famous collection of ceremonial weapons, armor and historical textiles.
The Dresden Castle Residence is one of the oldest buildings in the city. Today there are several museums. The most popular is the "Green Arches" - a famous collection of jewelry. Dresden Castle Residence (Dresdner Residenzschloss), photo Franz Reichard Dresden Castle Residence (Dresdner Residenzschloss) - one of the oldest buildings in the city.
Zwinger is located in the city center, on the banks of the Elbe. Very beautiful architecture. But before visiting the palace and park complex, see the photo of the results of the bombing of the city. Then you will appreciate the work and efforts of those who carefully restored the historical center of Dresden for almost 40 years.
The Gallery of Old Masters is a must-see place in Dresden. You will be pleased to see the paintings of great painters so familiar from books and reproductions. There is an audio guide in Russian. Gallery of old masters (Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister), photo Sokleine Gallery of old masters (Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister) in Dresden is a world famous collection of unique paintings from the Renaissance to the Baroque.
The tile panel "Procession of Princes" from Meissen porcelain depicts an equestrian procession of the rulers of Saxony. Surprisingly, it practically did not suffer during the bombing. The “Procession of Princes” panel (Fürstenzug), photo by Kamerarauschen From the world's largest panel, the Procession of Princes (Fürstenzug - Fürstenzug) from Meissen porcelain tiles is still full of history.
Nice park with baroque palaces. Quiet, cozy, calm. Here you can just take a walk or visit museums (Castle and folk crafts). The pride of the garden is the huge Japanese camellia, the oldest in Europe. She is 230 years old! Schloss Pillnitz Castle, photo by Hartmut Pillnitz Castle (Schloss Pillnitz) is located on the picturesque banks of the Elbe.
Jenidze is a former tobacco factory, today it is an office center. It is decorated in a special Moorish style with a mixture of Art Nouveau. During construction, chimneys and exhaust pipes were “disguised” as minarets. Yenidze, photo by Klaus Bostelmann Yenidze - a former tobacco factory, a curious building that looks like a giant mosque, is located near the historic center of Dresden.
Albrechtsberg Castle is one of the three Elbe castles on the right bank of the Elbe in Dresden in the Loschwitz district. Schloss Albrechtsberg Castle, photo by Michi B Schloss Albrechtsberg Castle was created for four years, starting in 1850, under the direction of architect Adolf Lohse in the style of Prussian classicism.
The Dresden Museum of Transport contains steam locomotives, cars and trams of the early 20th century, retro cars, horse-drawn trams, and the oldest German steam locomotive "Muldenthal". Transport Museum (Verkehrsmuseum), photo by chriechers Dresden Transport Museum (Verkehrsmuseum Dresden) was opened in 1956 in the building of the former historical museum, where the stables of the Saxon Elector Christian I used to be