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Sunday, December 9, 2012

TRAVELLING IN EUROPE / Dresden: the city of the chosen!


City of the chosen, the few and good, because few know and visit Dresden, a small but beautiful town in East Germany, just 200 km southern of Berlin. A city that has nothing to envy from the great and famous capitals of Europe. A city jewel for the Germans, which even if the 85% of the historic centre was destroyed during the Second World War, worth a visit, even if brief.

THE ATTRACTIONS of the city, imposing and significantly. Starting from the historic Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche), which was completely destroyed during the Second World War and her debris, which formed a hill of twelve meters, remained in the area intact until 1994 when it was decided the costly renovation, which based on donations from private organizations from all around the world and so since 2005 the residents of Dresden can celebrate again the "resurrection" of it. Then the famous Balcony of Dresden (Brühlsche Terrasse) or otherwise Balcony of Europe, located between the River Elbe and the Old Town, offers a fantastic view. Palace Zwinger is worth visiting, a wonderful example of Baroque architecture in Germany, built in 1728, is now the most important museum of the town and contains great artwork. Moreover, the Opera Semper in the theatre square, which was completely destroyed, which presented when opened in 1985 after an extensive renovation, the same play with which closed before the bombing. Grünes Gewölbe, the house of one of the greatest collections of royal treasures in Europe, which is housed in the Palace of Dresden and exposes the largest green diamond in the world. Finally, the Court Church (Hofkirche), a temple with a total of 78 statues of biblical figures, built in 1751, which also destroyed during the Second World War and erected again in 1979.

THE RIVER ELBE, ideal for a carefree cruise on one of the famous Coffee-Cruise, where you can eat unlimited authentic German cakes, as you navigate to the city Meissen, famous for its porcelain or relax watching the landscape of Saxony Switzerland. If the weather permits, resort for picnic on the river banks, which offer a unique view of the historic city.

SHOPPING can be either the flea market of the city, either at the Mall Altmarkt Galerie, which houses more than 100 stores. Do not forget to visit the store Pfund Molkerei, which was voted from the Guinness Book of Records as the most beautiful milk shop in the world.

ENTERTAINMENT even if limited to local Pubs and bars offered at very affordable prices. Even if one prefers something alternative, can watch Opera or Theatre.

TIPS & USEFUL

  1. Air-tickets: Easyjet and other low cost airlines offer direct flights to the airport of Dresden at very low prices. Also, Dresden is easily accessible by bus and train from many major cities like Prague and Berlin. Link: http://www.easyjet.com/en
  2. Transportation: The town is small and easily stepped. If you wish to use public transport, tram, bus and taxis are the best option.
  3. Currency: Euro.
  4. Communication: Here is a small difficulty as like throughout Germany people speak German even when are willing to help tourists.
  5. Secure: The city is quite safe and you can surf safely. Of course it is good to have in any case eyes on your personal items.
  6. Discounts: There are almost everywhere students discounts.
  7. Sightseeing: There are free daily tours of the city centre. The tour guides are all professionals and offer a comprehensive view of the city. If you are completely satisfied, you can provide (optional) the amount you think fits, if not, there's no problem. LINK: http://www.dresdenwalks.com/lang/en 

...by Odysseas Karamitros!

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