Dresden 2/11/2008 - Part 3

Geez, this is really a drag. I am still in the midst of rushing through my assignments and write ups of our technology transfer knowledge to be brought back to Malaysia. There is still 21 days to go. I have already experienced WINTER and SNOW last week. Yet, I will continue with my tales from the historical land of Dresden. Hopefully this would be the final chapter of Dresden.

Behind me would be the bridge connecting the old town of Dresden with the new town. The river is known as the Elbe River.. It has caused massive flood some years ago..

An impressively posh looking restaurant on shore.... Bad shot... Bad angle.... >:(

The group with Elbe River as our backdrop..

We walked across the bridge towards the new town of Dresden. There was nothing much to see over there. Almost 90% of the shops were closed on that Sunday. There was absolutely nothing to shop and it was quite a miserable walk for me..

The Dreikonigskirche Church in the new town. This was the only interesting place we saw in the new town.. Oh wait, there is another one, a major Dresdenlandmark of the new town..

The Blockhouse and the Golden Rider!

Me posing with the Golden Rider. The Golden Rider has been around since 1735, and it is a gilded equestrian statue of Augustus the Strong. It shows Augustus the Strong; the Elector of Saxony and King of Poland, dressed as a Roman Emperor.

Those were the only two spots worth visiting in the new town. Back to the old town, we also saw the famous mural, named 'The Procession of Princes'.

Stretching across 102 meter (334ft) long, it depicts a parade of rulers of the House of Wettin since 1127.

There are a total of 35 princes, dukes, margraves and kings shown on horsebacks accompanied by foot soldiers and other people. It was originally painted between 1870 and 1876 and later on replaced with porcelain as the original painting began to deteriorate between 1906 and 1907. Around 25000 ceramic tiles were used on this wall.

The Catholic Hofkirche Church. It was a very foggy day frustrating for photo-shooting.

Georgenbau, the oldest part of the Royal Palace.

Just check out the amazing setting where the wonderful pianist showed off his skills.

The beautiful tunes blended magically into the atmosphere of the old town of Dresden.

Me, in front of Frauenkirche Church (Church of Our Lady). It survived the bombings of Dresden during World War 2 but was totally burned out and collapsed the next day.

The original church was built between 1726 and 1743. After the destruction during World War 2, it took 13 years for the reconstruction of this church, and was finally completed and unveiled to the public on 2005.

The Frauenkirche Church, majestically standing once again. For me, it is the most breathtaking view in the entire Dresden.

Me posing with the statue of Martin Luther, which is located opposite of the Frauenkirche Church.

Life is like a box of chocolates. Lingam and me with a sweet-looking girl selling Dresden chocolate coins.

Me, trying hard to keep a straight face. It has been rounded for a little too long!! :D

I guess that is all for Dresden. I can't find any reason for me not to fall in love with this city. It was a fantastic trip. I will write on Berlin soon. Berlin in two seasons. Autumn and winter. Till then, stay safe and keep tuning in!!