The  Zwinger is reminiscent of an original fortress complex. The Elector Augustus the Strong, who was also King of Poland, had buildings built here for his Mediterranean plants, especially orange trees, and for large festivities. In addition to the beautiful Crown Gate, today, various parts of the complex have been converted into museums, such as the Old Masters Picture Gallery with Raphael's Sistine Madonna, the Armory, a porcelain collection, the Mathematical-Physical Salon and also the State Museum of Zoology.

The  Semper Opera House is one of Europe's most beautiful musical theaters. In 1841, the first performance was staged in the house designed and constructed by Gottfried Semper. In 1869, the building was destroyed by fire and rebuilt in 1871 through 1879 according to the plans of Gottfried Semper. In February 1945, it was destroyed for the second time. In 1977, the reconstruction, according to the original plans, could begin, and in 1985, exactly 40 after the second destruction, the Semper Opera House was opened for the third time.

The  Green Vault is probably Europe's oldest and richest treasury. The name goes back to the vault on the first floor of the residential palace, designated in 1572 and partly painted green, which contained the treasure of the Wettins (the princely dynasty provided margraves, electors and kings in what is now Saxony, Thuringia and Lausitz for more than 800 years). August the Strong transformed it into a museum between 1723 and 1729. He expanded his collection of art treasures considerably through purchases and special orders. 

The Green Vault hit the headlines with a spectacular art heist in November 2019, in which jewelry worth over 113 million Euros was stolen. However, their non-material value is immeasurable.

Dresden – the Florence on the Elbe

But Dresden has much more to offer. The historic city center, which was almost destroyed during the war and more or less left to decay in the years that followed, was and is being rebuilt by the people of Dresden with great energy, verve, and attention to detail. Since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, guests from all over the world have once again flocked to the capital of Saxony, which today is once again a place of art and culture and can effortlessly continue its earlier glory days. 

The Elbe flows through the city as a lifeline and is bordered on both sides by parks up to 400 meters wide and spacious green areas, the so-called Elbe meadows. These meadows provide a pleasant climate over a length of 30 kilometers, especially in summer, and also offer residents and visitors ample space for recreation and extensive leisure activities.

The city of art and culture can be reached by the airport, which is only a few kilometers away from the city center, and by a well-developed highway, road and railroad network. Within the city, one can easily travel by public transport.