| The city is divided between the Old City (Altstadt) and the New City (Neustadt). You can easily walk between the two, over the Elbe. The Altstadt has most of the cities most incredible historical sites, Like the Zwinger Complex and the Semper Oper. The compact Neustadt has the hip new clubs, restaurants, backpacker hostels and bars. |
| The Altstadt, on the left bank of the Elbe, is the center of Dresden's old culture. This neighborhood is marked by Augustus the Strong and the buildings he commissioned. There are some good restaurants here but this area is mostly for sight seeing: it's home to the Zwinger Complex, the Semperoper and most of Dresden's other historical buildings. |
The Neustadt (New City) is located on the right bank of the Elbe. The outer Neustadt, between Konigsbrucker Strasse and Lutherplatz, is the center of Dresden’s flourishing bohemian culture, with hostels, and most of its new, bustling restaurants and bars. Closer to the river, one finds the Elbe Promenade, a pretty way to take a look at the water. The Japanese Palace, built in 1714, today houses the State PreHistory Museum and the Museum of Ethnology. The Dreikonigskirche, dating back to 1732, is a neobaroque chapel housing the famous Dresden Danse Macabre statue by Christopher Waller, which once was displayed on the gate of Dresden Castle. The Jewish Cemetary is a quiet, surprisingly well-preserved grove; established in 1751 and closed again in 1869, it is worth a visit (contact the Center for Jewish Culture, HATIKVA, at 8020489, for information on tours or to obtain a key to the gate).
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