Dresden is a German city located in the immediate vicinity of the Czech Republic, on the banks of the Elbe River. Although this city is not a metropolis, there is a huge heritage of German culture. This city is divided into 19 districts, and each district is divided into several districts.
Direct flights to Dresden from Moscow are made with enviable regularity - several times a week. You will have to spend about 3 hours on the plane to get from Vnukovo to Dresden airport. Many European airlines fly with transfers.
It is never too hot or too cold in the city. The weather in Dresden in summer reaches + 23 ° C, but sometimes there are times when the thermometer shows and +30. In winter, the temperature is kept at around + 1-3 degrees. Particularly heavy and frequent rains occur in July and August.
Buses and trams run around the city; the fare for them will cost you no less than 2 euros. A ticket purchased for this price will be valid for an hour. Whether you change one bus or thirty-one, it's up to you. There are also tickets that are for the whole day. Their cost starts from 5 euros. Are you planning to stay in Dresden for a long time? Take a ticket for a month or a year - it is very profitable. Buses run, both in the daytime and at night, but it should be noted that you will have to pay more for night trips - this is the fare. It is very popular nowadays to rent a bike, because it is a very convenient way to go around the whole city in a day.
In the city center, shops are open all days except Sundays. Shopping trips can be carried out from 10 am to 8 pm. Prices in Dresden are always very appetizing, and during the sales seasons, which are summer and winter, there are even 70% discounts. During Christmas time, a fair opens, where you can not only buy souvenirs, but also enjoy various performances.
German cuisine
You should definitely drop into any restaurant in the city and taste the Saxon potato soup or the freshest cottage cheese. The city is also rich in restaurants of French, Australian, Spanish and Italian cuisine. If you are a great foodie, then take a walk in the Neustadt district, which is home to some of Dresden's best restaurants.
In general, this area - Neustadt - will be remembered by you not only for its cozy restaurants, but also for the Japanese Palace, built in the 17th century. This whole area has its own indescribable atmosphere, which is created thanks to the Baroque architecture.
Dresden landmarks
Children and their parents will be delighted to visit the local zoo, which houses several thousand different animals. Also in this park is a mini-plant of the Volkswagen company, where anyone who wants to see how cars are created.
Visit one of the largest galleries in Germany, the Dresden National Gallery. You will be delighted not only by the works of Rubens or Van Dyck, but also by the painting "The Sistine Madonna", which is a masterpiece of Raphael
Breathe a breath of German life with a trip to Dresden.
