Dresden Germany

City Information Tourism is a major business Located in the state of Saxony Allied bombing during World War II destroyed 90% of the city Currently one of the greenest cities in Europe, with 63% of the land covered in trees

More Information Located on the Elbe River, forcing the city to be structured around flood prevention Important cultural city, containing the Semperoper (city opera house), as well as historical sites such as the Frauenkirche Public transportation is cheap and easily accessible

Frauenkirche Frauenkirche = Church of Our Lady Protestant Church with a statue of Martin Luther in front Was completely destroyed during WWII bombings, but has since been rebuilt pictures show light and dark stones-- the dark stones are part of the original architecture

Frauenkirche The chuch is open to tourists daily, but the wait is long cost to get in: 10 Euro Worth it? Yes!!

Martin Luther stands in front of the church

Street Artists Many people pose as characters during the day and ask for donations You can take pictures with these people, but it will cost you! They expect donations. People dress up as specific historical figures or general characters

Entertainment The Semperoper was built by the kings of Saxony in the 17th century It has since been restored, but many operas are performed here weekly. Tickets are cheaper on week day nights and Sunday afternoons.

Grünes Gewölbe Translates to “Green Vault” Houses the largest collection of treasures in Europe Many rooms with different themes house historical artifacts and artwork

History Many buildings still show signs of being bombed. Buildings have black at the tops from the fire bombings or have obviously rebuilt parts.