Dresden

Dresden is a city in Saxony that spreads along both sides of the Elbe River, with the old center occupying the left bank and newer neighborhoods stretching across the right. Parks, bridges and riverside paths connect districts built in different centuries, creating a mix of baroque facades and modern buildings.

The settlement began as a Slavic village in 1206 and later became home to Saxon rulers who shaped its appearance during the baroque period. Heavy bombing in February 1945 destroyed much of the center, leading to decades of rebuilding that continue to this day.

Theater performances and classical concerts draw locals and visitors to the opera house throughout the year, while the palace complex hosts art and scientific exhibitions that attract crowds daily. The Elbe riverbanks serve as a gathering space where residents walk, cycle and meet during warm evenings.

Trams, buses and suburban trains connect all districts, making it easy to move between neighborhoods without a car. The old center is compact enough to walk across in half an hour, while parks and riverside paths offer routes away from traffic.

A treasury vault in the old palace holds one of the largest gem collections on the continent, including a green diamond that weighs over 40 carats. A porcelain workshop on the outskirts has been producing hand-painted pieces for more than 300 years, using techniques passed down through generations.

Location: Saxony

Inception: 1206

Elevation above the sea: 126 m

Shares border with: Meissen District, Bautzen District, Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge, Freital, Bannewitz, Dohna, Dürrröhrsdorf-Dittersbach, Heidenau, Gommern

Address: 01 Dresden, Germany

Website: https://dresden.de

GPS coordinates: 51.04933,13.73814

Latest update: December 11, 2025 23:12