Dresden and Königstein Fortress

Königstein fortress rises on a picturesque hill on the banks of the Elbe River. From the mighty walls of the fortress, a view of magnificent landscapes breaks off. It was here that the alchemist Böttger, imprisoned by order of the king, was the first in Europe to reveal the secret of porcelain, which brought fame to the Saxon kingdom and not a little wealth to its treasury. Among the guests of the fortress of Königstein at one time noted and the first Russian Emperor Peter I.

Dresden is located just 80 kilometers from the German-Czech border. The way from Prague will not tire you and will run through the picturesque areas of the protected lands of Czech Switzerland.

But first, let's take a look at Dresden. This city is the administrative and cultural center of the free state of Saxony. By the time of the political dawn of Dresden as the capital, the construction of its majestic temples, the castle-residence and the Zwinger museum complex, which now houses the world-famous Dresden Art Gallery, is considered.

The sad events of the Second World War left their mark on the appearance of the city. During the bombings, Dresden was destroyed almost to the ground, but as if the phoenix had risen from the ashes. The snow-white Baroque temple, Frauenkirche, was restored without exaggeration by the whole world, with donations coming from more than 20 countries.

During the sightseeing tour you can also see the opera house named after G. Semper, the Catholic temple of Gofkirche, in which according to legends still beats at the approach of the beautiful girl of the heart of the Saxon King Augustus the Strong, the Brulean terrace, also called the balcony of Europe and the panel “The Procession of Saxon Electors”.

In addition to the attractions, Dresden is famous for its shops, a whole shopping district adjacent directly to the old city. In your free time, you can always pay attention to shopping.