Dresden has a history that dates to the 1500's. The beautiful city reflects the many centuries in its varied architecture. And yet, most of the buildings are less than a century old. Some are less than a decade, although they appear much older.
In 1945, near the end of WWII, the city was virtually destroyed by Allied bombing raids in February of that year.
Faced with rebuilding, the decision was made to restore the city to the way it looked in 1940. Starting in the 1950's and still continuing today, the city is restoring itself to reflect its past beauty.
At noon everyday is a walking tour that highlights the progress to date. Museums, churches, palaces and homes are highlighted for the participants to observe and reflect upon.
Like the Phoenix arising from the ashes, Dresden is meticulously recreating its past grandeur.
It's a wonderful place to also reflect upon the historic and beautiful structures and artistic endeavors forever lost to us due to man's inhumanity to man over the centuries.
May we eventually learn from our past mistakes.
In 1945, near the end of WWII, the city was virtually destroyed by Allied bombing raids in February of that year.
Faced with rebuilding, the decision was made to restore the city to the way it looked in 1940. Starting in the 1950's and still continuing today, the city is restoring itself to reflect its past beauty.
At noon everyday is a walking tour that highlights the progress to date. Museums, churches, palaces and homes are highlighted for the participants to observe and reflect upon.
Like the Phoenix arising from the ashes, Dresden is meticulously recreating its past grandeur.
It's a wonderful place to also reflect upon the historic and beautiful structures and artistic endeavors forever lost to us due to man's inhumanity to man over the centuries.
May we eventually learn from our past mistakes.
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