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1. de.wikipedia.org › wiki › DresdenDresden – Wikipedia

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   5 days ago · Dezember 2023) [2] ist Dresden, nach Leipzig, die zweitgrößte sächsische Kommune und der Einwohnerzahl nach zwölftgrößte Stadt Deutschlands . Als Sitz der Sächsischen Staatsregierung und des Sächsischen Landtags sowie zahlreicher Landesbehörden ist die Großstadt das politische Zentrum Sachsens.

   • Einwohner: 563.311 (31. Dez. 2022)
   • Bundesland: Sachsen

   • Fläche: 328,48 km²
   • Höhe: 112 m ü. NHN

2. www.britannica.com › place › Dresden-GermanyDresden | Germany, Population, Bombing, & Map | Britannica

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   4 days ago · Dresden, city, capital of Saxony Land (state), eastern Germany. Dresden is the traditional capital of Saxony and the third largest city in eastern Germany after Berlin and Leipzig. It lies in the broad basin of the Elbe River between Meissen and Pirna, 19 miles (30 km) north of the Czech border and.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SaxonySaxony - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · Saxony, officially the Free State of Saxony, is a landlocked state of Germany, bordering the states of Brandenburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia, Bavaria, as well as the countries of Poland and the Czech Republic. Its capital is Dresden, and its largest city is Leipzig.

   • Capital: Dresden
   • Government Body: Landtag of the Free State of Saxony

   • Country: Germany
   • Largest city: Leipzig

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   Where is Dresden located?

   • It lies in the broad basin of the Elbe River between Meissen and Pirna, 19 miles (30 km) north of the Czech border and 100 miles (160 km) south of Berlin. Sheltering hills north and south of the Elbe valley contribute to the mild climate enjoyed by Dresden.

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   What is Dresden famous for?

   • Dresden is also a city of music with a great operatic tradition, where Carl Maria von Weber and Richard Wagner conducted and where operas by Richard Strauss and others premiered. The Opera House (1878), destroyed in the war, was reconstructed. The city is the home of the Dresden State Theatre and the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra (founded 1870).

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   When did Dresden become a city?

   • Dresden accepted the Protestant Reformation in 1539. After a disastrous fire in 1491, the city was rebuilt and fortified. The electors Augustus I and Augustus II modernized the city in the Baroque and Rococo styles in the late 17th and 18th centuries, rebuilding New Town (burned in 1685) and founding Friedrichstadt, northwest of Old Town.

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   Why is Dresden called Silicon Saxony?

   • Microchip-makers near Dresden have given the region the nickname " Silicon Saxony ". The publishing and porcelain industries of the region are well known, although their contributions to the regional economy are no longer significant.

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5. www.dresden.de › en › tourismTourism - Dresden Information GmbH | Landeshauptstadt Dresden

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   May 3, 2024 · Dresden is always worth a trip. A beautiful city rich in art treasures, history and legend, seemingly created just to give you exceptional travel experiences.

6. www.dresden.de › dresden-informationDresden Information | Landeshauptstadt Dreden

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   May 7, 2024 · Dresden Information GmbH. Service-Center. Mon to Fri 9 am to 6 pm. Sat 9 am to 5 pm. Phone +49 351 501 501. Fax +49 351 501 509. email info@dresden.travel.

7. www.dresden.de › sights › old_townRoyal Palace | Landeshauptstadt Dresden

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   May 1, 2024 · Dresden’s Royal Palace was once the hub of power for the Saxon princes and kings. First mentioned in the 14th century as a castle complex, the four-wing palace structure was developed in the 15th century. After it was destroyed by fire in 1701, the palace was reconstructed under Augustus the Strong.

8. www.dresden.de › museums-art-and-cultureMuseums, art and culture | Landeshauptstadt Dresden

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   May 1, 2024 · Museums, Art and Culture. 60 galleries and exhibition venues, 48 museums and 36 theatres and stages - Dresden offers an extensive cultural programme with something for every visitor! World-famous attractions include the Old Masters Picture Gallery with Raphael's "Sistine Madonna", the former royal treasury, the Green Vault and the Albertinum as ...