After Berlin, it was time to visit Dresden. This is a small picturesque city, situated along the Elbe river. It was often known as the "Florence of the Elbe" before WWII. Much of it was bombed, and even though much reconstruction has been done, there is still a lot more to do to bring it back to its former glory. It's a busy little city, full of tourists and great shops, cafes and restaurants. Everything is very central, most of the tourist attractions are in the heart of the city.
Frauenkirche, or Church Of Our Lady, had to be completely rebuilt. It started in 1994 and was
completed this year. The dark bricks that can be seen are some of the original brickwork. It is situated in the centre of Neumarkt square in the elegant district of Dresden's Old Town. It's distinctive silhoutte gave it the name "Stone Bell". This shape was perfect for choirs and organ music. We were fortunate enough to be allowed to take a tour. It was very beautiful inside with its baroque design -very bright with beautiful frescos and golden statues, etc.
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