Heavily destroyed by allied bombing raids during the Second World War and its following 40 years as a Eastern Block city controlled by the Soviets Dresden has bounced back to become one of the most vibrant cities in Germany. Situated on the banks of the beautiful Elbe river this city has rebuilt much of its splendorous Baroque Style archetecture and has blended it well with the steel and glass designs of the current age. The city is beautifully layed out with some of Europe’s finest gardens, malls and wide streets. The city also hosts a world class arts and entertainment calendar which is the envy of many cities.
