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Dresden: Germany
Dresden, the capital city of the German federal state of Saxony, is situated in a valley on the river Elbe. The citys population stood at 480, 347 in December 2004 and the total population in its metropolitan area was about a million. The city today functions as an important cultural, political, and economic center in Germany. Dresden is internationally known for the controversial firebombing of the city by Allied air forces during World War II.
Sights in Dresden
The city now once again features a wealth of tourist attractions. The major sights of Dresden include:
– Brhls Terrace and boats on the Elbe (the Frauenkirche is in darkness) – Semper Opera House – Zwinger Baroque buildings enclosing a picturesque garden – Frauenkirche Baroque church – Hofkirche – Dresden castle – the Grnes Gewlbe, the “Green Vault” where the Saxon Crown Jewels are displayed – Gallery of Old and New Masters – Broad River Meadows – Brhl’s Terrace – nicknamed “The Balcony of Europe” – a terrace overlooking the Elbe river.
world’s biggest and oldest paddle steamer fleet – The Frstenzug (procession of princes) fresco showing the Wettin dynasty
Related Travel Information
Zwickau: Germany
Zwickau is a city of Germany, in the Bundesland Saxony (Sachsen), situated in a valley at the foot of the Erzgebirge, on the left bank of the Zwickauer Mulde, 130 km (82 miles) southwest of Dresden, south of Leipzig and south west of Chemnitz. (Population: slightly above 100,000). It is accessed by nearest autobahnen, the A72 and A4 along with a train station.
Highlights
Among the nine churches, the fine Gothic church of St Mary (1451-1536 and restored 1885-1891), with a spire 285 ft. high and a bell weighing 51 tons, is remarkable. The church contains an altar with wood-carving and
Siegen: Germany
Siegen is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is the capital of the district Siegen-Wittgenstein. As of December 31, 2003 it has a population of 106,143.
Twinned cities:
Berlin-Spandau, Germany, since 1952
Rijnsburg, the Netherlands, since 1963
Leeds, since 1966
Ypres, Belgium, since 1967
Zakopane, Poland, since 1989
Plauen, Saxony, Germany, since 1990
Recklinghausen: Germany
Recklinghausen is a city in the Ruhr Area in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With 123.562 inhabitants as of June 30, 2003 it is the capital of the district Recklinghausen.
Heilbronn: Germany
Heilbronn is a city in northern Baden-Württemberg, Germany, near Stuttgart. This district-free city is completely surrounded by the district Heilbronn. It is located on the river Neckar . As of 2004, it has ~120,900 inhabitants.
Heilbronn was first mentioned as Helibrunna in 741. In 1281, it was declared city by Rudolph I.
Mülheim an der Ruhr: Germany
Mülheim an der Ruhr is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. It is located in the Ruhr area between Duisburg and Essen, 20 km to the north-east of Düsseldorf. Geographical location 51°26? N 6°53? E.
Its population is 170.745 (status 12/31/2003). The city covers about 91.26 km² and is between 26.0 and 152.7 m above sea level.
