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Dresden

Dresden has a long history as the state capital and royal residence for the Electors and Kings of Saxony, who for centuries furnished the city with cultural and artistic splendor. The controversial American and British bombing of Dresden towards the end of World War II destroyed the entire city centre. After the war, restoration work started to reconstruct the historic inner city.

Dresden and Poland had a close and multifaceted relationship, particularly in the 18th century, including political ties and cultural exchange. Since German reunification in 1990, Dresden has once again become a cultural, educational and political centre of Germany.
01_Dresden, State Capital of Saxony, Germany.jpg
01_Dresden, State Capital of Saxony, Germany.jpg		 02_Dresden Cathedral, or the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity.jpg
02_Dresden Cathedral, or the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity.jpg		 03_Many classical buildings appear black due to the sandstone used.jpg
03_Many classical buildings appear black due to the sandstone used.jpg
04_The Cathedral was previously called the Royal Court of Saxony.jpg
04_The Cathedral was previously called the Royal Court of Saxony.jpg		 05_On the facade there are 78 statues of saints and apostles, each 3 metres tall.jpg
05_On the facade there are 78 statues of saints and apostles, each 3 metres tall.jpg		 06_With a bell tower 85 metres high, the church is in Italian Baroque style.jpg
06_With a bell tower 85 metres high, the church is in Italian Baroque style.jpg
07_Two of the statues of saints.jpg
07_Two of the statues of saints.jpg		 08_Hausmann Tower, part of Dresden Castle.jpg
08_Hausmann Tower, part of Dresden Castle.jpg		 09-_Dresden Castle, or Royal Palace.jpg
09-_Dresden Castle, or Royal Palace.jpg
10_Hausmann Tower, the platform offers a stunning view.jpg
10_Hausmann Tower, the platform offers a stunning view.jpg		 11_A walk in the Old Town.jpg
11_A walk in the Old Town.jpg		 12_A walk in the Old Town.jpg
12_A walk in the Old Town.jpg
13_A walk in the Old Town.jpg
13_A walk in the Old Town.jpg		 14_A walk in the Old Town.jpg
14_A walk in the Old Town.jpg		 15_A walk in the Old Town.jpg
15_A walk in the Old Town.jpg
16_Fürstenzug, Procession of Princes.jpg
16_Fürstenzug, Procession of Princes.jpg		 17_A porcelain tiles mural depicting 34 Saxon rulers.jpg
17_A porcelain tiles mural depicting 34 Saxon rulers.jpg		 18_A walk in the Old Town.jpg
18_A walk in the Old Town.jpg
19_A walk in the Old Town.jpg
19_A walk in the Old Town.jpg		 20_Old Town_Transport Museum.jpg
20_Old Town_Transport Museum.jpg		 21_Transit Museum door.jpg
21_Transit Museum door.jpg
22_A walk in the Old Town.jpg
22_A walk in the Old Town.jpg		 23_A walk in the Old Town.jpg
23_A walk in the Old Town.jpg		 24_A walk in the Old Town.jpg
24_A walk in the Old Town.jpg
25_A walk in the Old Town.jpg
25_A walk in the Old Town.jpg		 26_A walk in the Old Town.jpg
26_A walk in the Old Town.jpg		 27_A walk in the Old Town.jpg
27_A walk in the Old Town.jpg
28_A walk in the Old Town.jpg
28_A walk in the Old Town.jpg		 29_Not the usual kind of horse carriage for tourists.jpg
29_Not the usual kind of horse carriage for tourists.jpg		 30_Last glance at the cathedral bell tower.jpg
30_Last glance at the cathedral bell tower.jpg
31_Frauenkirche, Church without a traditional bell tower.jpg
31_Frauenkirche, Church without a traditional bell tower.jpg		 32_Frauenkirche has four corner towers instead of a bell tower.jpg
32_Frauenkirche has four corner towers instead of a bell tower.jpg		 33_Frauenkirche Wedding.jpg
33_Frauenkirche Wedding.jpg
34_Frauenkirche Bride.jpg
34_Frauenkirche Bride.jpg		 35_Semperoper & the Theaterplatz.jpg
35_Semperoper & the Theaterplatz.jpg		 36_Semperoper.jpg
36_Semperoper.jpg
37_The panther quadriga by Johannes Schilling.jpg
37_The panther quadriga by Johannes Schilling.jpg		 38_Semperoper side entrance.jpg
38_Semperoper side entrance.jpg		 39_Zwinger Palace Complex.jpg
39_Zwinger Palace Complex.jpg
40_Zwinger Palace_Old Masters Picture Gallery.jpg
40_Zwinger Palace_Old Masters Picture Gallery.jpg		 41_Rampart Pavilion facade details.jpg
41_Rampart Pavilion facade details.jpg		 42_The Zwinger was extensively destructed in the 1945 bombing.jpg
42_The Zwinger was extensively destructed in the 1945 bombing.jpg
43-The reconstruction began shortly after the war ended.jpg
43-The reconstruction began shortly after the war ended.jpg		 44_The Crown.jpg
44_The Crown.jpg		 45_By 1963, the Zwinger had been largely restored to its pre-war state.jpg
45_By 1963, the Zwinger had been largely restored to its pre-war state.jpg

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Alla Gilbourd13-Jul-2025 11:35
Excellent collection of images of this beautiful city. V
Zoltán Balogh11-Jul-2025 07:06
What a truly beautiful collection of your great photos taken in Dresden! V
Guest 11-Jul-2025 00:37
Hi Denise: Dresden is a picturesque destination with magnificent architecture, rich culture, stunning landscape, and more. The blue sky further enhanced the city’s beauty. Thank you so much for sharing. Best wishes from Maureen
Cora Spencer 10-Jul-2025 23:40
Dresden is a beautiful city. Nice pictures! No, we have never been there.
Max 10-Jul-2025 23:31
Love the way you show the details of the architecture during your walk in the old town, the wedding shots add the human touch in your visual journey. Lovely album, thank you Denise.
Guest 10-Jul-2025 22:18
Hi Denise,

I just wanted to say thank you for sharing those beautiful photos of Dresden.
Your eyes for detail really brings out the charm and elegance of the city.
The way you captured the architecture, light, and atmosphere
made me feel like I was walking those streets myself.
Truly inspiring work — please keep them coming!

Warm regards,

Peter
Jean-Claude Billonneau09-Jul-2025 22:30
Une belle galerie qui nous montre de nombreux détails architecturaux de cette belle ville, que je ne connais pas. V
Dan Opdal07-Jul-2025 00:14
Wonderful Collection! V
Danad03-Jul-2025 16:31
Thank you for sharing your great images taken in Dresdnen, a main historical city so rarely seen on pbase !
*V*
Gerard KOEHL03-Jul-2025 05:15
Merci de nous présenter cette belle ville. Elle mériterait un bon coup de nettoyage. V
Nestor Derkach02-Jul-2025 11:36
Nice placement into the viewing frames on all of the posted images superb, nice detail.
Excellent gallery as is.
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