Dresden

Dresden

We visited the Frauen Kirche or the Church of Our Lady.  During WW11 it was bombed. It stood for 2 days burning and then collapsed.  It lay in rubble for 50 years as a peace monument . After reunification it was rebuilt and became the tallest Protestant Church in Germany some 310 feet. You can get a great view of the city by hiking to the top of the dome. You go half way by elevator then walk up a ramp that winds around until you reach a metal ladder that brings you to the top. It is quite a climb but worth the effort. 

We have walked the city and seen the beautiful buildings shown below.

Before returning to the Ibis Hotel, we have to make a quick stop at the bank so Stu can fill his pockets with Euros. Every musician gets a euro or two and every homeless person with a cup. Unfortunately Stu’s enthusiasm to care for the disadvantaged has resulted in Euros being put into unfinished cups of coffee surprisingly the owners. That’s what happens when a teacher tries to be a social worker.

 

 

Frauenkirche

 

Alter

From the top looking across the Old Town

From the top looking down the Elbe River

Opera House

Porcelain Museum

Porcelain has an interesting story here. It was considered white gold. In the 18th century the king Augustus the Strong was obsessed with Porcelain. Only China had the secret of how to make it. The king it is said traded 600 soldiers and there horses for 151 vases. He wanted to be able to make his own so he locked Johann Friedrich Bottger up until he agreed to try and make it which he did.

 

 

 

 

The following are of the Zwinger

 

 

Glockenspielpavillion

 

The gold horseman, New Town