There are numerous attractions in Dresden. Tourists often visit this city for a couple of days and manage to cover all the popular sights to get an overview of Dresden. However, you can confidently come here for a couple of weeks as well - you definitely won't get bored.
The Zwinger, Albertinum, Semper Opera House, Armory Museum, Elbe Promenade, Dresden Royal Palace, Frauenkirche - the list goes on and on. What's interesting is that Dresden is multifaceted, allowing you to alternate between visiting landmarks, strolling through beautiful streets, relaxing in parks, enjoying dinners at restaurants, exploring local bars, and gradually getting to know Dresden from various perspectives.
If you're ready for a comprehensive immersion, start with the Zwinger. Here, you can visit several museums: the Old Masters Gallery, the Porcelain Museum, and the Armory. It is in the Old Masters Gallery where the famous "Sistine Madonna" by Raphael is housed.
A distinctive symbol of Dresden is the Brühlsche Terrasse, the city's riverfront promenade that stretches from the Carola Bridge to the Augustus Bridge. While walking along the promenade, pay attention to the Waldschlösschenbrücke, also known as the Bridge of Discord. It was built a few years ago for the convenience of the city's residents, but it led to Dresden losing its UNESCO World Heritage status.
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Saxon "Florence"
According to many travelers, to discover Germany at its best and fall in love with it, one should start by exploring Dresden. The locals refer to their city as the "Florence on the Elbe." And Dresden is indeed renowned worldwide for its remarkable architecture, unique art collections, cultural landmarks, and other masterpieces of world art.
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