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Zwinger   Dresden

Zwinger, Dresden

 99 Reviews  This is a fantastic display of military armor and weapons. The collection of display totals 1,320 pieces and a lot were donated by European and Oriental rulers. A standout is the gold scrolled armour... 

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Architecture / Historical Sites   Leipzig

Architecture / Historical Sites, Leipzig

 20 Reviews   Leutzsch is one of the oldest parts of Leipzig. It was founded in 11 century by Sorbs under the name Luszh (means Place of Meadows and Swamps). In 19th century Leutzsch transformed from a little... 

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Semper Opera   Dresden

Semper Opera, Dresden

 56 Reviews  Named after the architect, Semper, the building was constructed in 1841, but destroyed by fire in 1869, and his son rebuilt it again to finish in 1878. There were all the famous opera starts like... 

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Central Railway Station   Leipzig

Central Railway Station, Leipzig

 11 Reviews  Leipzig has a prestigious railroad history. It was the terminal of Germany's first long distance railway line, from Dresden to Leipzig, and soon became a hub of Central European railway traffic. Its... 

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River Elbe   Dresden

River Elbe, Dresden

 26 Reviews  The best views of the old town are from the opposite (Neustadt) riverbank. A plus are the several gardens along the river, starting at Marienbrücke with the garden of the Japanese Palace, the gardens... 

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Nikolaikirche (Church of St. Nicholai)   Leipzig

Nikolaikirche (Church of St. Nicholai), Leipzig

 14 Reviews  The Nikolaikirche is a beautiful church with very unusual columns - they don`t follow the architectural model of Greek-Roman columns from antiquity but end in a "floral" pattern, giving the impression... 

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Neustadt   Dresden

Neustadt, Dresden

 28 Reviews  The Outer Neustadt district is located on the right bank of the Elbe river, roughly north and east of Albertplatz square. You'll find a lot of streets with houses built in the 19th/early 20th century.... 

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Völkerschlachtdenkmal (Monument of the Battle of the Nations)   Leipzig

Völkerschlachtdenkmal (Monument of the Battle of the Nations), Leipzig

 10 Reviews  The "Völkerschlachtdenkmal" is a memorial from the late 19th century dedicated to the memory of those fallen in the battle of Leipzig of 1813 (Napoleonic Wars), termed "Völkerschlacht" (battle of the... 

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Frauenkirche   Dresden

Frauenkirche, Dresden

 48 Reviews  This is a Protestant church that was the Baroque design of George Bahr and it was built between 1726-1743. An original church was on this site from the 11th century and a major monument until torn... 

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Bach Monument/Museum   Leipzig

Bach Monument/Museum, Leipzig

 10 Reviews  The Johann Sebastian Bach statue is located next to the Thomaskirche, built in honor of the great composer who lived and died in Leipzig from 1723 to 1750. During his Leipzig stay, Bach was... 

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Royal Palace   Dresden

Royal Palace, Dresden

 39 Reviews  This is the main entrance into the palace complex and courtyard. It was taken from a distance to give perspective of location and ornate design. The main entrance first was from 1535, and in 1718 it... 

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Museum Runde Ecke (Round Corner)   Leipzig

Museum Runde Ecke (Round Corner), Leipzig

 9 Reviews  For anyone who is interested in more recent history - here: The Peaceful Revolution in East Germany 1989 - Leipzig is a *must* city to visit and the museum "Runde Ecke" is a *must* see in the city.... 

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Hofkirche   Dresden

Hofkirche, Dresden

 30 Reviews  It is the Catholic church that Augustus the Strong left his heart; literally it is in the church crypt. He converted to Catholicism in order to obtain the Polish King crown title. At the time, the... 

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Passages In The City   Leipzig

Passages In The City, Leipzig

 13 Reviews  Next to the "Mädlerpassage" probably the most famous of Leipzig`s covered shopping arcades, who sprang up mainly in the late 19th and early 20th century. The name comes from the Speck family, who... 

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Fürstenzug (Procession of the dukes)   Dresden

Fürstenzug (Procession of the dukes), Dresden

 26 Reviews  The neat thing to observe is all the small mosaic porcelain tiles that make up this mural that stretches for about 300 feet and 30 feet in height. The mural was constructed in 1589 originally as part... 

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Thomaskirche & Thomanerchor   Leipzig

Thomaskirche & Thomanerchor, Leipzig

 16 Reviews  The Thomaskirche - built in 1212 - is one of the major Leipzig churches. The interior is decorated with beautiful stained-glass-windows, depicting Johann Sebastian Bach (who was from 1723-1750 chief... 

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Brühlsche Terrassen   Dresden

Brühlsche Terrassen, Dresden

 28 Reviews  When you're strolling along Brühl's Terrace you hardly imagine that there it was built above the 16th century city fortifications. And you'll never think you can see the remains of those... 

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Old City Hall   Leipzig

Old City Hall, Leipzig

 13 Reviews  The Old Townhall was built between the 13th and 14th century and faces the main market square. The building is now the location of the City Museum Leipzig. Along the northern part of the market square... 

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Albertinum   Dresden

Albertinum, Dresden

 11 Reviews  After its reconstruction the Albertinum has become a museum on the "Modern times" art, meaning from the Romantic era about the year 1800 to contemporary art. So it shows the most famous works of the... 

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Former University Tower of Leipzig / 'Wisdom Tooth'   Leipzig

Former University Tower of Leipzig / 'Wisdom Tooth', Leipzig

 12 Reviews  This former university highrise building has a restaurant on the top floor as well as a viewing platform with excellent panoramic vistas of Leipzig. There is no better place to get an aerial overview... 

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Yenidze   Dresden

Yenidze, Dresden

 10 Reviews  This office mall was built in 1907-09 and was intended to look like a mosque in order to refer to the tobacco theme by Hugo Zietz who imported the smokes and made the packets of tobacco here. The... 

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Opera House   Leipzig

Opera House, Leipzig

 7 Reviews  Leipzig has a rich musical tradition dating back to Johannes Sebastian Bach; Leipzig had an opera since 1693. The new Leipzig Opera House at the Augustusplatz, opposite the "Gewandhaus" concert hall,... 

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Schloss Pillnitz   Dresden

Schloss Pillnitz, Dresden

 6 Reviews  Pillnitz Palace and gardens are a magnificent example of the harmonic combination of architecture and nature in Saxony. Nothing of the previous medieval buildings remained. Elector Duke Augustus the... 

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Zoo / Zoological Park / Wild Park   Leipzig

Zoo / Zoological Park / Wild Park, Leipzig

 7 Reviews  The Zoo Leipzig is one of the most famous in Germany - it even has its own TV show (kind of a daily soap with animals). The two biggest attractions are the "Pongoland", a very modern enclosure for... 

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Kreuzkirche   Dresden

Kreuzkirche, Dresden

 13 Reviews  This church is somewhat hidden behind the main Landsstrasse. It is the fourth church to be erected on this site. It was first dedicated in 1388, and after 1491 it burned down five times. This last... 

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Pillnitz - 'lovely palace along the Elbe'

by vtveen

This "Pillnitz Palace" is the former summer residence of the Sacon royal court. As a matter of fact there a two palaces: a water palace (along the Elbe) and a mountain palace, hundred metres from the other. The Water Palace has a nice staircase towards the Elbe.Between the two buildings is a formal baroque garden.There is also an English landscape garden with the famous Japanese camellia (two hundred years old).It is really nice to stroll around through the gardens and along the palaces and other buildings.In the Palace is nowadays a musem of Decorative Arts (closed during our visit while there were restorations from the 2002-flooding).A nice souvenir shop in combination with a kind of an information centre and some other shops are on the premises.

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Elbsandsteingebirge

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The Elbe Sandstone Mountains lie only a few km from Dresden, between the Ore Mountains and the Lausitz Mountains.They extend from Pirna across the Czech border into Bohemia. The German part is named Saxon Switzerland and is 368 square kilometers.It is a beautiful area for walks, climbs or just enjoying exceptional views!There are some incredible facts about this area:- quite a few buildings in Dresden, such as the Frauenkirche, Zwinger and other architectural highlights were built with the famous sandstone from the Elbe valley, but also the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin and the castle in Copenhagen! - the so-called "freeclimbing" (climbing without man made aids) originated in Saxon Switzerland in the middle of the 19th century! - this area hosts 23 described fern species and therefore the richest area in Central Europe! - due to the "Kellerklima" ("cellar climate") two relicts of the...

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Großenhain

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Großenhain is situated close to Dresden and Meissen and attracts with its beautiful restored centre. Most of the buildings are erected in 18th century and were restored in the mid 1990s. Großenhain was founded around 900 AD on the road between Leipzig and Breslau (Wroclaw) under the name Ozzec . In 1856 the town got its name Großenhain which derives from the words “Groß” (=big) and “hain” (=grove).In December you should spend some minutes at the tiny Christmas Market on the market square (Open: Saturday before first Advent - December 23).

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Stollberg

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Stollberg is a small district town in the northwest of the Erzgebirge (Ore Mountains). It was founded around 700 by the Sorbs and became the city charter in 1343. Stollberg suffered from the Thirty-Years-War in 1633 and from the pest in around the same time. Today Stollberg has about 13.000 inhabitants and the main export goods are traditional handicrafts.

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Johanngeorgenstadt

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On February 2nd, 1654 was the foundations of Johanngeorgenstadt by Prince Johann Georgs I. of Saxony. Over the years Johanngeorgenstadt developed due to mining silver and producing glas. Today it is a famous holiday resort and an excellent ski resort because it is very snow proof from December to March.

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Chemnitz

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Chemnitz is the third largest Saxon city with a pop of about 250,000 and it is the gate to the "Erzgebirge" (Ore Mountains). In GDR-times the whole center was completly restructured and Chemnitz was renamed to "Karl-Marx-Stadt". Although Chemnitz is not the typical tourist attraction it's worthy to spend some days there to enjoy Saxon hospitality and cuisine!

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Zwickau

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Zwickau is a town with more than 875 years of history, situated at the foot of the Erzgebirge (Ore Mountains). A town with rich history and industrial tradition, now with over 100,000 residents. Zwickau is the fourth largest city in the "free federal state of Saxony". The town’s industrial traditions are closely linked with the automotive industry and such makes as Horch, Audi, Trabant and now also Volkswagen.

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All along the Bastei

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It was so enticing. I'd seen the brochures, photos on the internet and, most tempting of all, I'd gone past on the train, unknowing at the time, en route from Prague to Berlin.Once seen, never forgotten and it gnawed at my soul. How those odd shapes beckoned me from afar. This time I was going to see them, and I'd already just visited Konigstein, the standout castle along the train route.Alighting at Oberrathen there's a small problem. There's a river between you and Rathen, the village at the southern end of the Bastei. Little did I know that most people come to the Bastei from the other end where there's also a sealed road to the top.Fortunately there's a ferry across the Elbe. Now, as I come from a country with the world's slowest river and the "major" one that flows through my town spends 40% of its time going backwards under tidal infuluence, I tend to have a little trouble when I...

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Leipzig

by Leipzig

I've lived in Leipzig my entire live and therefor I know Leipzig very well.This grand old city is a busy venue for trade fairs and conferences and a major centre of trade, culture, nightlife and shopping. The lovely old Renaissance and Baroque buildings, historical trading centres and malls are now fully restored and modernised, providing a stylish paradise for shoppers and sightseers. High-class entertainment is assured – attractions for arts-lovers include the Gewandhaus concert hall, the Opera House, the St. Thomas Choir, cabarets, theatres and jazz cellars.

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Dresden

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Dresden, the capital of Saxony, is also called "Florence of the North". It is situated in Germany's east on the banks of the Elbe River. The city experienced its golden age in the 18th century under the rule of Augustus the Strong. In 19th century Dresden was an innovative economic and cultural location and one of the richest cities in Germany. Destroyed in the air raid of February 13,1945 and it has been reconstructed to what it was with a touch of Socialistic architecture. In 2006, when Dresden celebrates its 800 jubilee, the Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) will be rebuilt.Today, Dresden offers visitors a unique blend of stunning architecture and world-famous art collections. The economic life of Dresden is also flourishing again; especially the tourism and the high tech branch.

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