Dresden Travel Guide description

Dresden is not called the Florence at the Elbe for nothing. This city gem owes much of its glory to its gorgeous location on the banks of the Elbe River, as well as its abundance of stunning architectural feats of genius, fascinating museums and elegant air of Baroque romance felt everywhere. Many of the highlights are within walking distance of each other, which is great for any visitor doing a self-guided tour of the city.

The Church of Our Lady has a poignant past that all started with WW II. When the city was under attack, the Church was part of the almost 80% of the city that was completely destroyed by bombs. The majestic old dame was crushed, collapsing into a heap of debris some 42 feet high, during one catastrophic air raid attack on the city. And what is even more heartbreaking is that the grand lady stayed that way for some 50 years, until private financiers from all over the world started contributing money to rebuild what is now an iconic landmark of international peace in Dresden.