May in Dresden, Germany May in Dresden is amaying time. So many flowering plants, trees and bushes you can find. And their smell… I think no one can describe this spring aroma.
Soviet garrison cemetery, Dresden, Germany Last summer I visited the Soviet garrison cemetery in Dresden, but writing about it was rather difficult for me. And now I just want to show that there is such a place in Dresden . I believe everyone must remember those years of World War II.
Sight to old part of the city center, Dresden It is my second winter in Dresden. And this winter is not like previous. Sometimes it snows and everything around changes. Last year there was no snow in Dresden. But now people can enjoy real winter with sunny frosty days.
Vladimir Putin flat in Dresden, Radeberger Strasse 101 Russian president Vladimir Putin is ranked among the most influential people in the world. But not everyone knows that the future Russian president began his career in the KGB and five years lived and worked in Dresden. The KGB (the Committee for State Security) captain Putin was sent to Dresden in 1985 when he was 33 years old. His family came with him. Putin worked under the guise of the director of the Dresden Friendship House. Radeberger Strasse, Dresden To start the route through the places connected with Vladimir Putin in Dresden you schould go to Radeberger Strasse 101. It is not far from Elbe Castles . Vladimir Putin home in Dresden, Radeberger Strasse 101 Vladimir Putin home in Dresden, Radeberger Strasse 101 Vladimir Putin home in Dresden, Radeberger Strasse 101 There on the third floor in a large panel house Vladimir Putin with his family lived. It is still a residential building now. And...
Leipzig, Germany As Bonn is a city of Bethoven so Leipzig is a city of Johann Sebastian Bach. Another world famous person connected with Leipzig is Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Nowadays Leipzig is a fast developing city with lots of places of interest.
The Monument to the Battle of the Nations, Leipzig, Germany The battle of the Nations took place in Leipzig, Saxony 16-19 October, 1813. It was the largest battle of Napoleonic wars. 207 years ago emperor Napoleon I fought against armies of Russia, Austria, Prussia and Sweden. This fight was the largest till World War I and there is the largest monument in Europe dedicated to it.
Porcelain collection, Dresden Saxon porcelain is the world famous brand. There are two places in Saxony closely connected with porcelain. The capital of Saxony Dresden has great porcelain collection, that is in Zwinger exhibited. Another place is a small town not far from Dresden - Meissen. It is the town where porcelain was firstly produced in Europe. But porcelain manufacturing technology was invented in Koenigstein - the fortress that is also situated in Saxony.
Eckberg, Dresden When we speak "Castle" we imagine in most cases something like fortifications or gothic building. Three castles on the Elbe aren't like that. They were built in XIX century and remain chic country villas.
The Elbe, Dresden The Elbe is one of the most important rivers in central Europe. It flows not only in Germany, but also in Czech Republic .The Elbe area in Dresden is one of the most picturesque rivers.
The Zwinger, Dresden One of the most significant baroque buildings in Germany, the embodiment of luxury and monumentality - all these words can be said about the Zwinger, palace complex, situated in the heart of Dresden .
Dresden Armoury Reading books about Middle Ages I have never thought that I will be able to see knights' might. I saw knight armour in Prague , but for me it was not so grand like in Dresden Armoury, where I was really impressed.
Pirna, Germany Pirna is a German town situated not far from Dresden . If you want to feel Germany I advice you to pay attention to little towns. There you will find old buildings, narrow streets, calmness and cosiness.
Dresden, Germany Dresden with its cosy atmosphere has become the powerful source of inspiration for me. It is the place where you will find pleasant people, fantastic architecture, the place where you can rest and have fun.