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| The Frauenkircher was destroyed in WW II and just a pile of rubble until finally rebuilt using the original stones in 2005. A Statue of Martin Luther is in front of this Lutheran Church. |
Dresden is the capitol of the German State of Saxony. It is located on the Elbe river and thanks to its wealth of art treasures and architecture is often called "Florence of the Elbe." Dresden's old town was virtually destroyed in 1945 by fire bombing. 35,000 lives were lost. Dresden is still rebuilding the the destroyed buildings. Dresden was part of East Germany until reunification. |
| The Semper Opera House was destroyed in 1945 during the firebombing by Allied Forces, but was rebuilt by the Soviets. |
