Desden
Dresden (Germany) is situated in the valley on the River Elbe, near the Czech border. Population: 529 781 (as per 31 December 2011). A controversial Allied aerial bombing towards the end of World War II killed thousands of civilians and destroyed the entire city centre.
Below some pictures of the historical centre of the city.
Who knows understands why this picture is here :-)
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Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) is a Lutheran church. Built in the 18th century, the church was destroyed during World War II.
Ruins of the Frauenkirche, 1958
It was reconstructed as a landmark symbol of reconciliation between former warring enemies. The reconstruction begins in January 1993, its exterior was completed in 2004, its interior in 2005 and, the church was reconsecrated on 30 October 2005.
As far as possible, the church - except for its dome - was rebuilt using original material and plans, with the help of modern technology. The heap of rubble was documented and carried off stone by stone. The approximate original position of each stone could be determined from its position in the heap. Every usable piece was measured and catalogued. A computer imaging program that could move the stones three-dimensionally around the screen in various configurations was used to help architects find where the original stones sat and how they fit together.
Of the millions of stones used in the rebuilding, more than 8,500 original stones were salvaged from the original church and approximately 3,800 reused in the reconstruction. As the older stones are covered with a darker patina, due to fire damage and weathering, the difference between old and new stones will be clearly visible for a number of years after reconstruction.
Inside
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The Dresdner Molkerei Gebrüder Pfund is the most beautiful dairy in the world (or so they claim). It is not advised to take pictures inside, so I took on of the window (but still one can see the decorated ceilling) and second one is from their website www.pfunds.de.
And finally my warmest greetings from Dresden :-)
