Dresden New Town is on the north bank of the Elbe while
the old town is on the south side. This gilded statue of
Augustus the Strong, known as the Golden Rider, is at
the north end of the Augustus Bridge

The Finance Ministry looks over the river from the north bank

Also on the north bank is the Saxony Chancelry
A New Town church viewed from the south bank

Old Town view. Somehow, for our needs, Dresden lacked
excitement and focus. While it has all the requisite parts,
for us, it just didn't seem to "work"
Church of Our Lady from the north bank

Semper Opera House

Detail from opera house facade

Catholic Cathedral by George's Gate

Maintenance on Catholic Cathedral
tower - rather them than me!

Castle Clock Tower from outside Old Town

George's Gate entry to Old Town

Detail of the triple George's Gate

Stable yard of the Castle inside Old Town

Castle Street

Old Town renovations with a church and
the old town hall in the background

At the south end of Old Town is a mixture of the new and the old

Here, the Kurlander Palace is under construction, on
it's way to becoming another "historic monument"

A couple of recently completed pieces of history

This one is set to have it's Grand Opening in October 2007

At last, a narrow street, this one leading
to the Church of Our Lady

The Church of Our Lady

Matin Luther - the original - statue in
the square by the Church of Our Lady

A popular promenade along the south bank is Bruhlisch Terrasse.
Shown here is the Neue Standehaus which stands at one end

The Art Academy

The Albertinium Museum

Albertinium Dome detail
Seems no end to the imagination of the mimes

Dresden tram and general overhead clutter

Red-Green transportation. Useful way to be driven
around in a pedestrian restricted area

A less propitious way of traveling, these emergency vehicles,
with their obnoxious sirens, seemed to be forever rushing
back and forth

Meanwhile, back at the campsite, we could not help admiring the
ingenuity of some campers as they endeavored to stretch space

These guys seemed to be out of ideas, though

On the other hand, these folk more than made up for it

A wonderful double-deck arrangement,
complete with patio dining area
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