Recreation & Leisure - Best Western Macrander Hotel Dresden

Worth knowing

The jewel city of Saxony on the banks of the Elbe. Dresden - the german pearl of the baroque period in the name of King August the Strong. Known as the Florence of Germany, let yourself be amazed and inspired by the magical and picturesque city of Dresden. A city of contrast with the dark baroque and gothic style churches and castles of the 'Altstadt' with the lush adjacent flora that hide the Elb Castles in the hills and cliffs that boarder the river banks to the east. Bernardo Belotto, also known as Canaletto, was an 18th century painter who by his great inspiration made the silhouette of Dresden famous. The baroque period was a great highlight in the history of Dresden. Impressive castles, palaces, churches and houses were constructed that gave Dresden character. Not only is Dresden known for its spectacular architecture, artwork, jewel collections and other cultural treasures but also for its progressive and advanced scientific and economic research developments. Sciences, art and innovation are what make Dresden so unique.