The Town Clerks of Dresden
Poets, musicians and painters raved about “Florence on the Elbe”, and even today the Saxon state capital casts a spell over every visitor – be it because of its magnificent location in the Elbe valley, its fascinating art treasures, the incredible energy with which the old town, so badly damaged in the war, was and is being rebuilt, or also the Saxon-cosy way of life of its inhabitants.
The Town Clerks of Dresden
Poets, musicians and painters raved about “Florence on the Elbe”, and even today the Saxon state capital casts a spell over every visitor – be it because of its magnificent location in the Elbe valley, its fascinating art treasures, the incredible energy with which the old town, so badly damaged in the war, was and is being rebuilt, or also the Saxon-cosy way of life of its inhabitants.
THE DRESDEN TOWN CLERKS
Antje Falk
As an art historian, tour guide, city and nature guide, Antje Falk accompanies interested people individually through beautiful Dresden and its enchanting surroundings.
and its enchanting surroundings.
Her aim is not only to impart knowledge, but also to stimulate the eye and the feeling for the
the inherent quality of the places, sites and events presented.
Susanne Reichelt
As a tour guide, Susanne Reichelt feels the need to pass on her enthusiasm for the city and the region and its exciting history and culture in a lively and competent, but also entertaining and creative way.
In order to continue this concern even in the all-changing Corona pandemic, she has, so to speak, switched to the written form and finds much pleasure in dealing with Dresden-relevant topics in blog texts, tracking down interesting stories and incorporating her own experiences.
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The ships sailing from Dresden on the Elbe form the largest and oldest paddle steamer fleet in the world.
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Dresden
The coffee filter, milk chocolate, the reflex camera and many other useful things were invented in Dresden.
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The Stallhof is one of the oldest preserved tournament grounds in Europe. It dates back to the 16th century and is striking for its Italian Renaissance ambience.
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The “Blue Wonder” is a steel bridge from the end of the 19th century and was saved from being blown up at the end of the war.
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The Golden Rider was not destroyed during the war and is today covered with approx. 500 g of gold leaf.
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Pfund’s dairy in Dresden’s Neustadt is in the Guinness Book of Records as the “most beautiful dairy shop in the world”.
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Dresden sights
Dresden Zwinger
The building complex with its gardens is considered one of the most important Baroque buildings in Dresden.
Frauenkirche
Dresden’s imposing Frauenkirche is a place of special power and significance. Its reconstruction after the Second World War and the fall of communism is a symbol of reconciliation, love, freedom and human self-determination.
Semper Opera
The Opera House, named after its architect, dominates the festive Theatre Square, also known as the “Sounding Square of Europe”.
Residential Palace
The Wettin city palace, which has been altered again and again over the centuries, today houses the precious art treasures of the Saxon rulers in several museums, including the famous “Green Vault”.
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