Tourist-Information Dresden
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by Axel-M
Tourist-Information Dresden
in der Schinkelwache
01067 Dresden
Theaterplatz 2
Tel: 0351 -491 92-0 Fax: 0351 - 49 19 23 10
Internet: http://www.dresden-tourist.de
ab Januar 2000:
Mo: 10.00 - 18.00 Di: 10.00 - 18.00 Mi: 10.00 - 18.00
Do: 10.00 - 18.00 Fr: 10.00 - 18.00 Sa: 10.00 - 16.00
So: 10.00 - 16.00
Großer Garten (Large Park)
by Nemorino
Even on a grey day like this one, the Großer Garten is a very pleasant place to cycle through.
And it's right on the way if you happen to be cycling from the middle of Dresden to the Adult Education Center (VHS).
Second photo: Palais in the Large Park.
GPS 51° 2'16.54" North; 13°45'46.99" East
WEISSER HIRSCH: Villas
by Kathrin_E
Weißer Hirsch, situated on top of a hill high above the Elbe valley, became Dresden's most sought-after and probably most expensive residential quarter in the late 19th century. It was like living in an elegant spa town but on the outskirts of a large city and cultural centre. The lanes with their gardens and villas invite for a romantic stroll.
The name Weißer Hirsch (White Stag) actually derives from an old pub in the vineyards that already existed before the settlement.
This quarter has become the setting of one of the most famous novels in recent German literature: "Der Turm" by Uwe Tellkamp (2008).
Getting around
by Leipzig
Dresden has a very efficient public transport system including tram and bus. In my eyes it is the best way to get around as traffic jams occur in the afternoon around the bridges and major streets.
Ticket Prices for one adult:
€ 1,00...short trip ticket (4 stations)
€ 1,50...one hour ticket in zone one
€ 3,00...90 min ticket in zone two
€ 4,50...two hours ticket in zone three
€ 6,00...four hours ticket in all zones
€ 4,00...day ticket in one zone
€ 6,00...day ticket in two zones
€ 8,50...day ticket in all zones
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Semper Opera of Dresden
by aukahkay
The opera house of Dresden was first built by Semper in 1841. Over the years, it had been subjected to its fair share of natural calamities and the ravages of World War II. Wagner premiered three of his operas at this magnificent opera house. Most of the opera house was destroyed during World War II but reconstructed between 1977 and 1985. Today, the opera house stands proud in the Opera Square and on closer examination, you can make out the original older portion and the newer rebuilt portion of the building. It is the performing home of the Staaskapelle and Staasopern Dresden.