Dresden 2009

Dresden was our first contact with east Germany, - and it was a magnificent one. The wealth of precious objects that the Saxon kings have amassed is unbelievable. It can be seen today in the various Zwinger museums and the castle, particularly in the Green Vault. The architecture of Dresden's historic center is nothing short of it. Semper Opera and the re-built Frauenkirche are worthwhile a visit. Just south of Dresden lies the Saxon Switzerland with its spectacular vistas, e.g. the Bastei, and interesting hiking paths. A few kilometers across the border to the Czech Republic is the Pravcickà Brána, Europe's largest natural stone arc.

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Frauenkirche
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Church with Luther statue
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Original wall
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Cupola
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Altar
Dresden Inner City
View from the Frauenkirche on castle, cathedral and Elbe
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View from the Frauenkirche on Kulturpalast and Altmarkt
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View from the Frauenkirche on Albertinum
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Tourist carriage
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Schloßplatz with castle and cathedral
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Castle with procession of princes mural
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Procession of princes mural
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Connecting bridge between castle and cathedral
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Castle
Semper Opera
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Opera building from Theaterplatz
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Entry portal
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King's box
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King's box
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5-minutes clock
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Chandelier
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Foyer
Zwinger
Inner court
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Inner court
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Rear house
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Semper building
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Western gate
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Inner court
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Southern gate
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Fountain
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Raphael's Sistine Madonna
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Angels from Raphael's Sistine Madonna
Bielatal
View into the valley from a rock peak
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Rock
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Rock climbing on ladders
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View into the valley from a rock peak
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Hiking
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Hiking among rock peaks
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Rock climbers
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Rock climbers
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Rock climbers
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Villa
Pravcickà Brána
Arc
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Arc
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Arc
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Guest house
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Underneath the arc
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Arc
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Sandstone formation
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Forest
Bastei
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Northern view on the Elbe
South-western view on the Elbe with the Bastei
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Paths inbetween rocks
Inner valley
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Inner valley
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Rock formation at the inner valley
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Stone bridge
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Iron bridge
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Catapult
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Iron bridge
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Valley view
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Valley view
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Monk's rock
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Monk's rock