Beyond the city
Dresden: the back story
The back story
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Image courtesy of © X-Weinzar · CC BY-SA 2.5 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Dresden: the back story
Dresden, the capital of Saxony, lies on the Elbe north of the Czech border, with its rebuilt Frauenkirche, the Zwinger and the Semperoper, and the skyline seen from the Brühl’s Terrace. Official visitor information from Dresden Elbland tourism.
Getting there
By train from Praha hlavní nádraží along the Elbe valley; check cd.cz.
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © Jörg Blobelt · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsThe city
The Frauenkirche, the Zwinger and the Semperoper; visit-dresden-elbland.de.
Dresden is in Germany: carry your passport or ID card.
Our advice: take the train along the river: the Elbe valley is the best part of the journey.
Why it's on our list
- Getting there
- The city
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Dresden: the back story before you go.