Having the Elbe River gurgling by its side, the city of Dresden offers a panoramic view of the nature's bounty. The smile on people’s faces is evident of the hospitality of Dresden. Harboring the memories of the past, the city offers some of the most beautiful sightseeing spots in the country. Interspersed by beautiful monuments and sculptures at each nook and corner of the street, the city attains an enchanting beauty. The saxonian architecture of the residence adds beauty to the structural contour of the city.
Some of the interesting places to visit in Dresden generally belong to the old part of the town. Housing some of the magnificent buildings, this part of the city oozes history, culture and class. The splendor is quite evident in the baroque architectural ensembles that are found in the construction of the buildings here, especially the museums and the churches. The Dresden Woman’s church is one of the significant examples of the baroque dome.
One can also go for shopping in the markets around the Prager region. Whether it is a souvenir that has to be bought or some apparel, the market places have everything in abundance. The city almost drastically changes its mood when the Elbauen and Elbhange regions are visited. A meditative mood is created with the beautiful green meadows stretching wide ahead. One can organize picnics in the plush vicinity or just take a walk in the beer yards.
Dresden Museums
Some of the most important museums in Dresden are:- The Deutsche Hygiene-Museum
- The Landesmuseum für Vorgeschichte or the State Museum of Prehistory
- The Staatliche Naturhistorische Sammlungen Dresden or the State Collection of Natural History
- The Museum für Völkerkunde Dresden or the Museum of Ethnology
- Verkehrsmuseum Dresden or the Transport Museum
Dresden Bombings
In order to aid the Soviet advances to the country, the allied forces decided to strategically bombard some of the important cities in Germany, out of which Berlin was one. The Dresden Bombing was undertaken by the Royal Air Force and was followed by the United States Army Air Force or the USAAF.Dresden, hence is one of the important historical German cities.
