After having fun as never before in Berlin, to walk through Hamburg without spending a euro, to visit what you cannot miss in Leipzig and to know the most curious things of Cologne, today we fly to the capital of the state of Saxony: Dresden.
Dresden constitutes a fundamental transport hub and an economic center of great importance. It is one of the few cities that unfortunately have lost the title of UNESCO World Heritage, due to the construction of a bridge only 2 km from the historic center; however, it has a distinction granted by the Council of Europe, thanks to its remarkable efforts to promote the ideal of the European Union.
Zwinger
Although the name may scare you, we assure you that it is worth visiting 100%. It is a set of palaces with baroque architecture, dating from the eighteenth century, located in the old town.
In order to appreciate all its beauty, we recommend you to do it from its large landscaped inner courtyard, where you can also enjoy a large number of museums.
Großer Garten
The great garden of Dresden, also Baroque style, was built in 1676 as a hunting ground outside the walls, for John George III, who was later the elector prince of Saxony.
At the moment, you can see the botanical and zoological gardens, the summer palace, the lake of Carola, the stage of the Junge Garde and the "park railway". In addition, at the northeast side is the popular transparent factory of Volkswagen.
Fraunkirche Church
This great baroque church was completed in 2005 and you can find it in the central Neumarkt square . Undoubtedly, you must climb to its dome from which you can enjoy the incredible panoramic views of the city of Dresden, with the river Elbe as undisputed protagonist.
the District of Neustadt
If you want to know the other side of the city, you have to take a walk in the neighborhood of Neustadt, an alternative place, full of young people and with more than 150 bars and restaurants. In this mini-republic you will distinguish a multitude of houses that have been occupied after the fall of the wall.
Marvel at its Street Art of the area and learn more about the history of the neighborhood thanks to the guided tours at night.
The Brühl Terrace
An architectural ensemble that you should not miss for nothing in the world. It stretches along the banks of the Elbe and adjoins the old town. Western access to the terrace is done by climbing the stairs in the Palace Square.
Although has been rebuilt due to the Allied bombing of the end of World War II, it has not lost its original appearance.
WHERE TO SLEEP IN DRESDE
If you are convinced to visit Dresden, take a look at these hostels: the Hostel Mondpalast, the Lollis Homestay, the A & O Dresden Hauptbahnhop and the Gästehaus Loschwitz.
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