On the second day we were taken away from Berlin to see Dresden, and Leipzig. Two beautiful cities. Our first point of call was the Zwinger Palace, in Dresden. Considering the amount of damage that was inflicted on this city during W. War II, you would never believe it, to look at it now. Dresden, is a truly wonderful city with its beautiful old buildings in the Baroque style of architecture. It is a world famous site, if you go to Germany, try to make time to visit Dresden to see this magnificent place and experience Saxon history.
Above is the Zwinger Palace. When one passes through the entrance, you feel as if you had gone back in time. The view of the inner courtyard is stunning. I cannot do it justice here, as you need to see it for yourself, or at least see it in a large photo.
Turn your head to the right, as you enter the courtyard and you can see the three arches that are the entrance to the steps leading to the roof garden.
Above is a closer view of the garden entrances.
Below are the carvings by the archway.
Below is one of the many, many statues overlooking the courtyard from the roof garden.
Here you can see an alternative view of the roof over the garden entrance. This photo was taken from the roof garden itself,
Below is a an image showing the inner courtyard form the roof garden.
I could spend all day here just showing you photo's of this lovely old palace, but we must move on or I shall run out of space here.
After a lunch, we moved on to Leipzig. This lovely church was the first building that we saw upon exiting our transport.
after a walk around this pleasant place, I have to say, that there is not a lot here. Not that I could find anyway, other than a very old famous church. It is the Church of St. Nikolai, (the patron Saint of merchant's). Below one can see the welcome notice at the entrance.
Once inside the front door, and through the huge glass door. Look up, and immediately overhead is the beautiful sight that you can see below.
After walking the short distance into the church you can see the wonderful architecture that this church is famous for.
Look at this wonderful building. Have you ever seen anything like it? I know I haven't. Not until I visited Germany, and, in particular Leipzig.
Here we are, outside the church again, still bathed in sunshine, and looking st the square, at the side of the church. We are in the street behind the church here.
The Church of St. Nikolai is on the left. and the Guest hose. (hotel?), of St. Nikolai is on the right. Look at the column standing just left of centre in the foreground here. It is the same design as those that are in the church itself.
Walking around the city, you will see various statues. The one below is of The Pied Piper of Hamlin. Remember the story? It is of a piper who was chartered to pipe all the rats out of Hamlin. After he had removed the vermin, the town reneged on the deal and refused to pay him. So, he picked up his pipe and proceeded to play again, this time, the children of Hamlin followed him out of town, until the town paid up, he would not return the children.
Walking around town now, heading back to the pick up point, and past lots of statues of various people when I noticed this guy. I think he wrote a tune or two, didn't he?
Closer to the meeting place, I couldn't resist this picture, for the reflection in the glass of one building, of the buildings on the opposite side.
Well I'm nearly there now, just down the street, and round the corner, and I'm ready to meet the transport.
Here we are, I'm back at the pick up point, ready to be transported back to beautiful Berlin. Tomorrow we are going on a boat ride up the river Rhine.
I have to say, I am extremely pleased with all the images that my Samsung NX 300 and 18-55 m.m kit lens have produced today. It's a superb little camera. I would have hated to have to lug my DSLR around all this time. Phew, it doesn't bear thinking about. Take care me friends. Regards, Twm.
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