Russia
2006 Journey Day Thirteen
Dresden
, Germany
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26 July, 2006
] Dresden is a great day trip south from Berlin. The two hour train trip
arrives at the beginning of a pedestrian boulevard leading to the main sights. The main bahnhof
(train station) is undergoing an extensive restoration and includes white sail type canvas
covering
the glass curved ceilings over the tracks.
Dresden has a stored past including the few months before the end of World War II when the non
military city was fire bombed. The following years of communistic government did little to restore
the glory of the "most beautiful city in Europe". All that was added was the infamous project type
apartments which epitomizes function with no aesthetic form.
An aggressive rebuilding program is showing positive results - To date, the Zwinger cultural
complex and recently, the Frau Kirche has been completed. During the past months, many press
articles have provided coverage - including details on the original quarry used for stone and the
dark stone section being the only original wall. Additionally, the United Kingdom provided the
gold adornment on top as a reconciliation gesture.
A new VW factory was built just a few blocks from the main center and was part of the original
fair grounds. What makes this factory special is that it is transparent. Glass panels are the exterior
and interior walls. So, from the street or from the inside welcome center, it is easy to watch
VW assemble the Phaeton and Bentley automobiles. It is strictly an assembly center and all
parts are manufacturered off site. To receive parts, VW uses the city street car rails with it's own
set of rail cars. The VW tram carries parts for 6 made-to-order vehicles. If the car is scheduled
to be picked up at the factory, the vehicle is stored in a multi story cylinder shaped glass building.
800 Anniversary Banner Frau Kirche Scenes
Zwinger Scenes
Zwinger Scenes
Opera House Scenes
Opera House Decoration Catholic Church Scenes Gate Decoration
History Wall Panel Dresden Scenes
Dresden 1960s Architecture
Dresden Scenes
VW Factory Scenes
Lobby Return
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2006, CE