Germany's Dresden and Leipzig

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2016 | Saxony, part of the former East Germany, remains a secret to most travelers. We’ll visit the two great cities of the region: the capital city of Dresden, with the opulent palaces and art treasures of the Wettin dynasty, and Leipzig, with its Bach heritage, a massive monument to the day Europe beat Napoleon, and museums remembering its communist heritage. #ricksteveseurope #dresden #leipzig

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[SiegfriedPretsch]

My grandmother was an organist in Dresden. After the bombing the church was destroyed as well as the organ. She did pick one of the flue pipes from one of the Prinzipal stops. It was bent and dented but still produced a sound. When I took up my first post as organist at the age of sixteen, she gave this flue pipe to me for my birthday. I still have it in a display cabinet with my collection of Steiff bears, the oldest from 1907 when she was born.

[ulrichlehnhardt]

Every time I see the old town of Dresden my heart is filled with joy. It is wonderful seeing this beautiful city resurrect.

[heraklonas]

As a Dresdener, I must confess that your documentary is just inspiring and great. You did a very good job here. Just one remark: it would have been more balanced to include also parts not at the centre of the city (Blue Wonder, Pillnitz e.g.) because many travellers also enjoy to see some nature/parks/landscape in easy reach from the city centre.

[jorgdietrich]

The Leipzig - Dresden railway you were using was actually the first long distance railway in continental europe (1837-39)

[esmailiyou]

This channel is widely underrated. It's amazing how Rick tells the history and gives the feeling of the place and its details. THANK YOU! new fan :)

[rrz]

I visited Dresden a few years ago and was SHOCKED at how beautifully restored it is.  Having read "Slaughterhouse Five" my expectation was a dull communist outpost.  Boy was I surprised!

[dkaf]

Dresden's old town is so beautiful.. Perfection.

[ivonebuhler]

Dresden is amazing city, and Leipzig a very beautiful city!

[maxschmidt]

Funny thing about Dresden ... Putin was KGB officer In Dresden in GDR ... due to that time his favorite beer is Radeberger Pils
"the Putin beer". ;-)

[Biggunbrian]

I miss Dresden, it was one of the best vacations ever I need to go back

[mrs.g.]

I love Rick Steves' Europe series. This is the first time I could provide a "like" and a comment. A former co-worker of mine actually visited the rebuilt Church of Our Lady - and she showed us photos; she could not stop talking about it. I love that people can come together to resurrect the beautiful centuries-old architecture that defined their cities. I especially love to see people happy again after all the persecutions and oppression they went through are gone. Wish I could travel and know several languages - just to make friends with the people I meet. And by the way - All the treasures of the Wettin dynasty - absolutely beautiful!

[johannasophia]

Thanks for covering Dresden so beautifully! I feel so blessed to live here, it truly is a magnificent place

[TWOCOWS]

Rick Steve's work is simply the BEST. Most of my professors assign his works to the class for reviewing. they light hearted and easy to follow. I love them. thanks Steve.

[xwiirastusx]

The Green Vault (Das Grüne Gewölbe) of Dresden is to die for. The exquisite beauty of the objects on display is greatly enhanced by the music playing on the background. Kudos, Rick!

[derekperry]

Incredible video, Rick! Very informative and entertaining. "Rick Steve's Europe" is by far the best travel show airing in America-- especially for historical and philosophy buffs. I love that Rick touches on religion as well and not just because I'm religious-- I liked that piece of the show when I was an atheist. Anyway, I just wanted to say you have a great show Rick. I hope it airs for many years to come. It's by far the best travel show, nothing comes close! Five out of five stars.

[dietmarmildner]

Ich habe 5 Jahre in Dresden gelebt, studiert und gearbeitet. Das ist jetzt 23 Jahre her. Den Wiederaufbau der Frauenkirche, bzw. den Anfang des Wiederaufbaus, habe ich erlebt, genauso wie die ersten Benefizkonzerte zugunsten des Wiederaufbaus. Ich habe die Frauenkirche aus dem offenen Dachstuhl des Coselpalais nebenan, das damals ebenfalls wieder aufgebaut wurde, besichtigen können. Gewohnt habe ich in der Nähe des Hauptbahnhofs in einem Haus, dass nach dem Krieg aus den Ziegelsteinen der Kriegstrümmer wieder aufgebaut wurde. Zuvor hatte ich mit Freunden eine Dachgeschosswohnung in Löbtau, einem Stadtteil von Dresden, bei der die Türzargen verkohlt waren, weil im WK2 die Brandbomben ins Dach einschlugen (der Enkel des damaligen Besitzers sagte uns das). Ich liebe diese Stadt und die Zeit, die ich dort verbringen durfte. Danach lebte ich in Frankfurt am Main und heute in Nürnberg. Es ist schön, dass versucht wird, die Kriegswunden historizierend zu schließen. Gleiches gilt für mich für das sog. Humboldtforum in Berlin. Die Moderne ist bzgl. des Stadtbildes leider oft enttäuschend und uniform. Insofern werde ich bei den Bildern der Frauenkirche, der Mädlerpassage, des Römers und der Nürnberger Burg immer wieder emotional. Danke für dieses Video.

[akaufmann]

Love Rick Steves. This is one of the few English language videos that shows Dresden in a positive light. The city is so much more than just a bombing raid and Pegida.

[phantomscribbler]

I love your shows Rick, thank you for doing what you do.

[dougspindler]

I visited Dresden several years ago. Incredible, would like to return.

[vincetommaso]

I went there when i was 21, with my erasmus mates. A so charming place that hope to visit soon again.
Diese Stadt ist in meinem Herz gebliben.