Palaces glitter, gardens bloom, and the dome of the magnificently restored Frauenkirche again stands out above the skyline. It has risen from its ashes and bears few scars from its late 20th-century trauma. It's hard to believe all this from the Dresden you see today. Dresden suffered the double blow of almost complete destruction in World War II, followed by 45 years of postwar neglect under the Soviet regime. However rich Dresden's treasures and proud its heritage, modern history has not been kind to the city. This wealth of historic artifacts – it even includes beautifully preserved royal clothing – is displayed today in world-class museums. It was the seat of the Saxon rulers, who lavished their attention on its riverside palaces and soaring churches, and left the city with their vast collections of art and antiquities. We may earn a commission from affiliate links ( )ĭresden, one of Europe's greatest Baroque cities, about 30 kilometers north of the border with the Czech Republic, stands majestically astride the Elbe River. Written by Barbara Radcliffe Rogers Updated Mar 29, 2021
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