dresden
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Dresden. Germany. City Information. Tourism is a major business Located in the state of Saxony Allied bombing during World War II destroyed 90% of the city Currently one of the greenest cities in Europe, with 63% of the land covered in trees. More Information. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
DresdenGermany
City Information
• Tourism is a major business
• Located in the state of Saxony
• Allied bombing during World War II destroyed 90% of the city
• Currently one of the greenest cities in Europe, with 63% of the land covered in trees
More Information
• Located on the Elbe River, forcing the city to be structured around flood prevention
• Important cultural city, containing the Semperoper (city opera house), as well as historical sites such as the Frauenkirche
• Public transportation is cheap and easily accessible
Frauenkirche• Frauenkirche = Church of Our Lady
• Protestant Church with a statue of Martin Luther in front
• Was completely destroyed during WWII bombings, but has since been rebuilt
• pictures show light and dark stones--the dark stones are part of the original architecture
Frauenkirche
• The chuch is open to tourists daily, but the wait is long
• cost to get in: 10 Euro
• Worth it? Yes!!
Martin Lutherstands in frontof the church
Street Artists
• Many people pose as characters during the day and ask for donations
• You can take pictures with these people, but it will cost you! They expect donations.
• People dress up as specific historical figures or general characters
Entertainment
• The Semperoper was built by the kings of Saxony in the 17th century
• It has since been restored, but many operas are performed here weekly. Tickets are cheaper on week day nights and Sunday afternoons.
Grünes Gewölbe
• Translates to “Green Vault”
• Houses the largest collection of treasures in Europe
• Many rooms with different themes house historical artifacts and artwork
History
• Many buildings still show signs of being bombed.
• Buildings have black at the tops from the fire bombings or have obviously rebuilt parts.