Historically, Dresden was famed for its beautiful art and architecture, so much so that it was referred to as ‘The Florence of the Elbe’. However, following the allied bombing of Dresden in WW2 and many years of Soviet rule, the city became vastly different to when it was home to the Kings of Saxony. Much in the way of restoration work has been undertaken and continues today in order to bring back the city’s former glory.
Located at the top of Unter den Linden in Berlin, Museumsinsel is where you will find the German capital's main museums. These include the Altes Museum and Pergamonmuseum. In this podcast Hostelworld.com's Colm Hanratty speaks to Mechtild Kronenburg from the National Museums of Berlin to find out about these museums and more.
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Download Berlin Pocket Guide Download Cologne Pocket Guide Download Frankfurt Pocket Guide Download Munich Pocket Guide View all guides »The city is very nice, divided in two parts, the new part and the historical centre. The city is full of nice buildings and museums.
Insider Tip:The Neustadt part of town is where the nightlife is at its best. The rest of town is just dead after 8 p.m.
Dresden is underrated! There is some *amazing* architecture and history in the old side of the city and on the new side you have a lively, exciting and chilled out atmosphere. Would recommend anyone to visit!
Acusan falsamente de robo de ropa de cama y sablean con 80 euros de cargo a la tarjeta 15 dias despues.
Insider Tip:Mucho cuidado con el hostel Hofgarten 1824. Si la de la limpieza dice que has robado la ropa de cama cosa totalmente falsa en uestro caso te sablean la tarjeta.
Absolutely beautiful town. Really surprised when i walked down the street and saw the old town from a distance. So glad I spent two nights here!
Dresden was a very unique city offering nice architecture and shopping. There is a unique mix of old and new buildings. I noticed lots of elderly tourists.
Insider Tip:Have a donair, they are cheap and filling.
Munich epitomises everything about Germany – huge jugs of beer can be got in beer halls which can be found all over the city while frankfurter sausages are also freely available. But there is more to the Bavarian capital than sausages and beer and explore it and you will discover a whole lot more.
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