Interesting Facts

The Neustadt (new section of town) is actually older than the Altstadt (old section of town) due to the massive fire bombing raids during World War II.
Dresden made the first European porcelain and still produces some of the world's best figurines and plates.
In the eighteenth century, Dresden was known as the "Florence of the North" and was home to many Italian artists, musicians, and actors.
Dresden is the most major eastern German city. It is only about thirty minutes from the Polish border and, at one point, was home to the Polish King
The K�nigstrasse in the Neustadt is the up and coming shopping area in Dresden. The area has department stores, boutiques, and a variety of specialty shops, making it easy for shoppers to find what they want.
The original nineteenth century Semper Oper today remains one of the most beautiful opera houses in Europe, despite being destroyed and rebuilt twice.
Dresden is home to the Hygiene Museum, which is one of the first museums of its kind in the world. The museum has a variety of health related exhibits that focus, of course, on hygiene and cleanliness.
The year 2006 is the projected date for the completion of all renovations in the city center, including the new synagogue.
The Elbe River was a major trade route between the east and the west and was also used as a border between East and West Germany. Germanic peoples first settled in areas along the Elbe in the fourth century, which gives the river and the surrounding area great historical significance.
Dresden is home to a wealth of art museums showcasing some of the greatest artists in history. The Kunstgewerbemuseum has a huge collection detailing the history of arts and crafts in the area, and the Gem�ldegalerie Alte Meister displays the works of such artists as Raphael and Correggio.