Culture

Behind-the-scenes stories about theatre, music, art, literature and cinema in Dresden.

Schloss Albrechtsberg
Culture

Castles and châteaus

Residenzschloss (Dresden’s Royal Palace) Age: approximately 730 years (first historical reference 1289) Famous residents: Duke Albrecht the Bold first designated the Residenzschloss his royal seat…

Yenidze
Culture

Elbflorenz

Since Herder first coined the description ‘German Florence’ and Kleist waxed lyrical about ‘Italian skies’, Dresdeners have liked to imagine their city as…