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A german gem - you have to visit this city in Germany

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Dear Aviator,

I often get asked which city you should visit in Germany. My home country has many beautiful places to offer. All of them are so diverse and unique in their own way. That makes discovering places so exciting and a great benefit they are all not far away from each other. One city you should visit in Germany is Dresden. In this blog post I give you a heads up why you should add Dresden a german gem to your bucket list.

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Residenzschloss

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5 star hotel Gewandhaus Dresden

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Bathroom Gewandhaus

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Dresden a german gem is not a Instagram known city, but it defitnely has all the qualities to be one: a beautiful old town, museums, culutural events and instagrammable spots around ever courner. The city just became more popular since jewels were ropped from of the Grüne Gewölbe , the baroque treasure chamber. A big loss for our cultural hertiage.

One of my favorite cities in Germany

The city has become one of my favorite places to visit in Germany. Why? I feel at home, proud and amazed at the same time. Dresden helps me to slow down things. It is a great escape from the hectic and crowded Berlin city life. Its reasonable size makes the city fun to discover by feet. You have all the amentites of a big city, but it feels like you are in a town. I am proud to see that the old town was rebuilt after it was completely destroyed during the Second World War and amazed about stunning baroque architecture.

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Frauenkirche

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Zwinger

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famous Semper Opera

Dresden a german gem

It was my fourth time in Dresden and I did different activities each stay. A long stroll through the old town is always a must. This time I added a visit at the world famous Semper Opera. I am curious to try out things for the very first time, so I went to the see an opera for the very first time. "Le Grand Marcabre" was playing, a anti-anti-opera »Le Grand Macabre« by the Hungarian composer György Ligeti. "It premiered in 1978 and is regarded as one of the most effective works of musical theatre of the past decades. In this highly entertaining mix of medieval mystery play, absurd slapstick and black humour, Ligeti tells the story of the end of the world in a virtuoso composition filled with musical quotations and pastiche." (source: semperoper.de)

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Semper opera at night

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Old town of Dresden

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Zwinger

My to do recommendations

The Bundeswehr Musuem of Military history
Semper Opera
Christmas Market on the Altmarkt (only during Christmas time)
Gläserne Manufaktur (Production of cars)
Neustadt (modern part of town with nice cafes, shops and restaurants)

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Fürstenzug

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Bathtub goals in Dresden

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City Center Neumarkt

Home away from home

This time I stayed at the Gewandhaus hotel for the very first time. This 5 star boutique style hotel lays right in the center of the baroque metropolis.

After a huge renovation in 2015 the hotel opened again with upgraded luxurious hotel and room amenities. It belongs ever since to the Autograph Collection of Marriott which is a group of unique boutique hotels with a high level of hospitality.

The building itself looks like a mansion from a different era. I felt noble staying at this hotel. I like that the baroque character of the interior is preserved with a lot of love. The integration of modern design works really well and the highlight of the hotel, the courtyard is spectacular.

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Atrium of the Gewandhaus hotel

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Atrium of the Gewandhaus hotel

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Wellness area Dresden

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My Junior Suite

I stayed in a junior suite on the upper floor. The suite was really spacious and cozy at the same time. The bathroom was definitely the highlight: I had my very own whirlpool with golden appliances.

After the opera or a sight seeing tour you can enjoy a wellness area with a nicely decorated pool area and sauna to relax.

Breakfast in the morning was super tasty and the staff were really attentive. They did a great job in making my special wishes possible.

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Junior Suite of the Gewandhaus hotel

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View from my Junior Suite

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Junior Suite Gewandhaus

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Bathtub goals in Dresden

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Breakfast at the Gewandhaus

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Brekkie

Restaurant recommendations

Burgeria: tasty burger place in the center, has vegan and vegetarian options
M(eatery): at the Gewandhaus hotel, delicious cuts of meat and a menu with hand picked meals
brennNessel: Vegetarian restaurant in one of the oldest houses in Dresden

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Burgeria

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Burgeria

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Dinner at the (m)eatery

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Starter at the (M)eatery

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brennNessel

I hope you enjoyed this travel blog about Dresden and you will put this city on your bucket list!

Please give the blog a heart and leave me a comment with your favorite city of Germany in your comment below!

Safe travels and happy landings

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