Age
0+
Group size
1-4
Transport
By car
Language
English
Duration
10 hours
About this experience
Magnificent Dresden has experienced many ups and downs throughout its 800-year history. It was wiped off the face of the earth in 1945 and rose like a Phoenix bird from the ashes several decades ago. This city was a hospitable home to Goethe, Wagner, Dostoevsky, Turgenev, and other outstanding personalities. On the tour, I will introduce you to the history, beautiful baroque architecture, rich collections of paintings, and unique exhibits of the Dresden treasury. Here everyone will find what interests them the most.
Program
- We will visit the themed fair on the main square of the old town.
- We will walk through the luxurious terraces of Zwinger.
- We will explore the Royal Palace and its unique treasure cabinets.
- We will have a cup of coffee in the most beautiful cafe-shop in the world.
- We will admire the masterpieces of world painting from the collections of the Dresden Gallery.
- We will be amazed by the grandeur of the Cathedral of Our Lady.
- We will take a promenade on the 'Balcony of Europe'.
- We will see the Orthodox cathedral where Dostoevsky baptized his daughter.
- We will try the famous Bavarian sausages with the best German beer.
I will tell you about:
- the history of Bohemia and Saxony, the most famous rulers of these lands, the times this beautiful city had to go through;
- the fate of Augustus the Strong and his beautiful favorites;
- how the world-famous Meissen porcelain appeared, glorifying Saxon artists and jewelers worldwide;
- the role the Wettin dynasty played on the European political stage and why the Holy Roman Emperor could not be elected without their participation.
Organizational details
- Transport expenses are included in the price.
- This tour is ideal for the whole family, as the variety of exhibitions and museums will satisfy any curiosity. It is also important that all museums are completely free for children under 17 years old. In the pre-Christmas period, Dresden turns into a real winter fairy tale. Markets appear on every square, enticing with a bright palette of souvenirs and Christmas decorations. And the air is filled with the unique aroma of cinnamon, gingerbread, and mulled wine.
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