Dresden
The capital of Saxony, Dresden, stands on the banks of the river Elbe. In the old part of the city is the Zwinger Palace Ensemble, a masterpiece of Baroque art. This incredibly beautiful palace was almost completely destroyed in the last days of World War II. Later it was restored, but a new problem arose: the porous structure of the stone, which is made of decorative elements, catastrophically quickly absorbs the pollution, which, unfortunately, today's saturated urban air. The magnificent symmetrical palace became the container for one of the most valuable collections of painting - the Art Gallery of the Old Masters, the more common name of which is the Dresden Art Gallery. Painting enthusiasts come here from all over the world to admire the works of Raphael, Rubens, Titian, Cranach, Holbein and other world famous artists. In addition, the gallery has a rich collection of porcelain and antique weapons.
The magnificent Imperial Gate of Zwinger became a symbol of Dresden. Dresden's palaces are among the most beautiful in Europe. One of them is the Water Palace, which stands on the banks of the Elbe, reflected in its waters. Next to it is the Lustgarden Garden. And directly opposite it, on the other bank of the Elbe, is the Bergpala Palace. Both palaces are the only unforgettable ensemble in the Baroque style. Near the Elbe, perfectly fitting into the landscape, stands the Dresden Cathedral, also known as the Hofkirche Catholic Court Church. It is not only a church, but also a necropolis of the Catholic rulers of Saxony, as well as a music center, whose 18th-century organ by the famous master Gottfried Zilberman can be listened to free of charge on Wednesdays and Saturdays. During World War II, the city was almost completely destroyed, carpet bombing did its dirty work.
It took a lot of effort to restore the city, its amazing buildings that bear the imprints of different eras on their walls. The effort was not in vain, today's Dresden is very beautiful.
