The Zwinger in Dresden, Germany is a historic palace complex that was originally built in the early 18th century. Designed by architect Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann, the Zwinger served as a gathering place for court festivities and tournaments during the reign of Augustus the Strong, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland. The Zwinger is characterized … Read more
The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, also known as the Hofkirche, is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Dresden, Germany. It is considered one of the most important Catholic buildings in the city and serves as the cathedral of the Diocese of Dresden-Meissen. Construction of the cathedral began in 1739 under the rule of Elector … Read more
After being heavily bombed during World War II, the city of Dresden in East Germany was left in ruins in 1945. The historic city center, including the famous Frauenkirche cathedral, was destroyed and over 25,000 civilians were killed in the bombings by Allied forces. In the years following the war, Dresden was slowly rebuilt, with … Read more