Richard Strauss Days at the Semperoper: Exploring an extraordinary relationship
On 2 April, the celebrated Richard Strauss Days begin at the Dresden Semperoper. A good occasion to get to the bottom of the unique artistic symbiosis between the composer and the metropolis on the Elbe.
Dresden: (Possibly) Germany’s most beautiful city
According to surveys, Dresden is Germany’s most beautiful city. But is that true? And what is beauty anyway? Dresden holds the answers to these important questions. Looking for a fascinating property.
More castles and châteaus
Schloss Weesenstein Age: approximately 800 years (2018 will mark the 700th anniversary of the first historical reference) Famous residents: Count Jeschke von Donin was the…
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Residenzschloss (Dresden’s Royal Palace) Age: approximately 730 years (first historical reference 1289) Famous residents: Duke Albrecht the Bold first designated the Residenzschloss his royal seat…



