Speaking of Dresden, the one thing that comes up again and again is the reminiscence of a city flattened by Allied bombers and ended up behind the Iron Curtain. 77 years have passed since Dresden's historic Altstadt was razed to the ground by a shower of bombs during World War II: hope, goodwill... and time, have helped the city to rise from the rubble, and reclaim its status as 'Florence on the Elbe'. A mix of old and new that makes for an ideal short trip.
First published on Traveleurope Blog
