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Dresden Overview

Dresden, once known as "Florence on the Elbe," was celebrated throughout Europe for its architecture and art treasures. Then came the night of February 13, 1945, when Allied bombers rained down phosphorus and high-explosive bombs on the city, which had no military targets. By morning, the Dresden of legend was but a memory. No one knows for sure how many died, but the number is certainly in the tens of thousands, and perhaps more. If you're interested in the subject, you might want to read Kurt Vonnegut's novel Slaughterhouse Five. Read More

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Hotels

Bulow Residenz

Raehnitzgasse 19
Dresden 01097 Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
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Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Hilton Dresden hotel

An der Frauenkirche 5
Dresden 01067 Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
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Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Hotel Rothenburger Hof

Rothenburger Str. 15-17
Dresden 01099 Map

Distance: 0.0 mi.
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Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Attractions

Albertinum

Brühl Terrace
Dresden, Germany

Distance: 0.5 mi. (from destination center)

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This imposing imperial structure houses one of Germany's great galleries. It's named for... Read More

Zwinger

Theaterplatz 1
Dresden, Germany

Distance: 0.6 mi. (from destination center)

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Augustus the Strong, elector of Saxony (also king of Poland), built this baroque masterpiece,... Read More


Airports

Major Airports near Dresden

Distance (mi.)
Halle/Leipzig Airport 62.6 map
Prague Ruzyne Airport 69.0 map
Berlin Schoenefeld Airport 101.0 map

Other Smaller Airports near Dresden

Distance (mi.)
Dresden Airport 5.8 map
Zielona Gora Babimost Airport 97.6 map
Berlin Tempelhof Airport 100.1 map


Dresden Vacation Rentals

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4 Bedroom VACATION HOME in DRESDEN, GERMANY

Bedrooms: 4
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Cable/Satellite TV, Dishwasher, Freezer, Laundry, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Refrigerator, Swimming Pool, TV, Towels
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1 Bedroom VACATION HOME in DRESDEN, GERMANY

Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Microwave, Oven, Swimming Pool, TV, Towels
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1 Bedroom VACATION HOME in DRESDEN, GERMANY

Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 3
Amenities: Cable/Satellite TV, Dishwasher, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Swimming Pool, TV, Towels

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