It’s a 5 hour bus trip to Dresden. This is another place that was rebuilt after the war as it was carpet bombed by the Allied forces. It’s still in the process. But the markets are stunning, the top of every little wooden house are masterpieces of Christmasy scenes and tableaus depicting what is sold within the shops.
The Furstenzug frieze is the largest mural in Europe, originally painted in 1876 to celebrate the 800th anniversary of Saxony’s ruling family. It’s 102 metres long and amazingly during the bombing of Dresden it had only mimimal damage. It’s stunning
There are three different Xmas markets in the old town including a medieval one and an art one. The medieval one is fun, with old fashioned handmade gifts and food dating back in time, including old beers and meads, great food, shops of stollen and chocolates.
Honestly, these markets are so beautiful, I have to show you more photos, bear with me.
Afterwards, I walk through the Zwinger palace that is still a work in progress since the second world war. I buy chocolate covered gooseberries and a cone of warm caramelised walnuts.
Not greatly impressed with the food here, it's a bit heavy but the market food was interesting, with buckwheat crepes filled with pickles and sour cream; lots of pork, currywurst sausages and good mushrooms. We buy a Dresden mug which includes gluwein to warm us up and some Xmas gifts at Halloren, definitely worth a visit.
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