Dresden is the capital city of Saxony in Germany. Situated on the River Elbe, it’s famous for its Baroque and Rococo architecture. Unfortunately, most of the original buildings were destroyed during World War II, but they have been carefully reconstructed to look as they did before the war. I won’t identify the buildings in this essay. Just enjoy the architecture for its beauty. (Also see our story on the castles of Saxony.)
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Melanie Votaw is the Publisher and Executive Travel Writer of LuxuryWeb Magazine. She has visited more than 50 countries on 6 continents and written for such magazines as Executive Travel, Just Luxe, Business Insider, South China Morning Post, Travel Mindset, and more. She is a member of the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association, New York Travel Writers Association, and International Travel Writers Alliance. Melanie's photography has won awards, and she has also written 43 nonfiction books as either the author or ghostwriter.
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