Dresden Today

by Dieter Zumpe (Author), Jurgen Hohmuth (Author)

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  Paperback
  2003

  $3.45

  This colourful tour through the districts of contemporary Dresden offers many unique perspectives of the city's numerous architectural gems, from Saxon and Baroque masterpieces to the world's most attractive automobile plant. Although much of Dresden's buildings were destroyed during the tragic bombing in 1945, the city has experienced a glorious rebirth, rebuilding many of the damaged structures while creating entirely new and inspiring ultra-modern ones. Organized as a trip around the city, this book uses double-page spreads to highlight the best of the new and old around Dresden's various districts. Aerial photographs show how Dresden's unique situation among the hills and the Elbe River have informed its distinctive infrastructure and offer breathtaking views of Switzerland and the neighbouring mountains. A map of the route makes this compact book an ideal travel companion.