An old engraving of Dresden, Germany as it was in 1897 showing the old bridge, Church of Our Lady and Church Court. It was first mentioned in 1206 and became the residence of the sovereigns from 1485. Dresden became famous for its Meissen china (actually made 14 miles away). Also known by its Saxon name Dräsdn and by its Upper Sorbian name Drježdźany. It is the capital city of the German state of Saxony and the 2nd most populous city, after Leipzig. During WWII, it's centre was destroyed completely by US and British bombers, controversially killing an estimated 25,000 people.

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