Explore Beautiful Dresden: Germany’s Jewel Box, Dresden, Germany

Dresden was historically known as the Jewel Box due to the architecture of the old town, mostly Baroque and Rococo. Here is all you need to know about visiting this beautiful German city.

I traveled to Dresden while living in Berlin between 2019 and 2020. It was one of the first day trips I took, and I immediately loved this city. It’s probably fair to say that Dresden has the most stunning architecture in Germany. However, the city also has a tragic history. Keep reading to find out what makes Dresden unique and what are the must-see places.

Dresden is the capital city of the Saxony region, in the east of Germany, near the border with the Czech Republic. Dresden Airport is only 20 minutes away by train and has plenty of international flights.

You can also reach Dresden by bus (Flixbus has a range of cheap options). It takes about 3.5 hours from Berlin, and 2 hours from Leipzig or Prague. The train is also an option, but it might take longer, and you need to buy your tickets in advance for good prices.

Dresden has two main bus stations and several train stations, so it’s pretty easy to reach from different parts of Germany and not only. The city itself is quite big, but the old town can be easily discovered just by walking. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).