00:00Dresden has a picturesque location on the Elbe River.
00:04As the capital of Saxony, it's famous for its impressive architecture and top-notch museums.
00:11Our first reality check is the baroque church, the Frauenkirche, in the heart of the Old Town.
00:16It's the landmark of Dresden and a must-see during any visit.
00:20Standing over 91 meters, the church is one of the tallest sandstone buildings in the world.
00:25In the final months of the Second World War, the Frauenkirche was almost completely destroyed.
00:30It remained in ruins until the 90s.
00:32Reconstruction only began after the reunification of East and West Germany.
00:37And donations to rebuild it poured in from all over the world.
00:40Maria Noth of the Frauenkirche Foundation believes that this is another aspect that makes this place special.
00:46It was reconstructed in a very amazing act of civil engagement after the fall of the wall.
00:54And it has become since then a symbol for European reunification, but also for the reunification of Germany.
01:01The organ on which the famous German composer Johann Sebastian Bach once played was also rebuilt.
01:08Unfortunately, it's forbidden to take photos inside the church.
01:11But you can get some great shots from above.
01:13Well, I think the perfect place for people is to go up the dome and step on the viewing platform.
01:21It's at 67 meters high.
01:23And take pictures from there all over the city.
01:26So you have a perfect city view.
01:29To get this view, you'll have to climb around 270 steps.
01:33Admission costs 10 euros.
01:35So what's our conclusion?
01:37Seeing the Frauenkirche is a must.
01:39And the view of the Old Town and the Elbe from the viewing platform is spectacular.
01:43Even though you do have to pay for it.
01:48Our next hotspot offers an equally beautiful and free view of the Elbe, Brühl's Terrace.
01:54It's often called the Balcony of Europe for good reason.
01:58Influencers love this promenade.
02:02Brühl's Terrace, built in the 16th century, stretches over 500 meters.
02:06It was once part of the city's fortifications.
02:09Later, magnificent buildings were built on the former city wall.
02:12Like the Albertinum, with its large collection of sculptures and paintings.
02:17And the Lipsiusbau, next to it, which houses the art academy and exhibitions.
02:24The Secundo Gennitur is a standout thanks to its striking copper roof.
02:29The former library is now part of a hotel.
02:32So what do we think?
02:34The photos on social media don't promise too much.
02:37Brühl's Terrace is definitely a highlight.
02:40Let's move on to the other side of the Elbe, to the trendy Össere Neustadt district.
02:45Here you can stroll through one of the largest preserved Wilhelminian-style districts in Europe.
02:50There are plenty of places to take nice pictures.
02:53The Kunsthof Passage is particularly popular.
02:56It's a complex of five artistically designed courtyards.
03:01In the mid-1990s, civil engineer Tankred Lenz had the idea of combining living and working spaces here.
03:07Each courtyard designed by artists according to a theme.
03:10One is the courtyard of the elements.
03:12This one here, the idea of the artists.
03:15They had their experience made in St. Petersburg in wintertime.
03:19Here in the head they made the design idea of the water running around the facade.
03:26When it rains, the pipes produce sounds that reverberate throughout the courtyard.
03:30Here the idea is the sunny side, earth in the bottom.
03:36And with hills, the first day we are made of grass, the grass hills.
03:42But later on so many people are coming, so we had to change the shape.
03:48Our conclusion?
03:49Äußere Neustadt isn't just a social media photo backdrop.
03:53It's a vibrant residential district.
03:55Visitors who want to immerse themselves in the vibe of this neighborhood will enjoy it.
04:01From the majestic old town to artsy Äußere Neustadt, Dresden is full of history, culture and life.
04:07You can easily spend several days here, and beautiful photos are guaranteed.
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