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A day in Saxony
This is just an example for a perfect day in Saxony without the need for an overnight stay, making it the perfect day trip from Berlin or Prague: It starts with a visit of Königstein Fortress in Saxon Switzerland National Park. From the top of the table mountain the breathtaking landscape can be admired. A short drive to the outskirts of Dresden is followed by a steamboat ride from Pillnitz, the former summer palace of the Saxon kings, to Dresden’s historic city centre. The beauty of the Elbe River Valley in Dresden, once declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, lies in the perfect harmony of nature and architecture. After disembarking in front of Dresden’s famous skyline after a one hour trip, the guided walk of Dresden begins, through the historic streets of Dresden and to many world-famous buildings like, the Zwinger, the Semper Opera House and the Church of Our Lady. A visit to the Green Vault treasury museum, one of the legendary museums of the Dresden State Art Coillections, leads to the “Court of Aurangzeb” and the Dresden Green Diamond from India. And so a memorable day comes to an end. |