Dresden und das Elbland

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This travel guide offers a description of the architectural and cultural highlights of the "Florence on the Elbe," the capital and largest city of Saxony, Germany. It covers all tourist attractions in the city center and its outskirts, including the Zwinger, Semperoper, Residenzschloss, Brühl-Terraces, Pillnitz Castle, and the Weisser Hirsch villa district. The guide also explores attractive destinations in the surrounding area, such as the sandstone rock formations of Saxon Switzerland, the historic city of Meissen, the hunting lodge of Moritzburg, and the Karl May Museum in Radebeul. Practical information on accommodation, dining, shopping, and cultural activities is included. The text is complemented by colorful photographs and a city map in atlas format. This guide introduces the most significant cultural and artistic monuments and other points of interest in the Saxon metropolis and its appealing surroundings.