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If your heart is sunny, why be afraid of wind and rain.

From the gloom and ruins of the city after World War II to the return and re-emergence of Baroque buildings that have been restored as old and seamless, this is no longer just a matter of repairing buildings and repairing the city, it reflects It is the people of Dresden who care deeply about it. Deep in their hearts, they protect culture and cherish the hard-won peace.

After the rebirth of Nirvana, the city of Dresden still preserved and reproduced the most beautiful overall style. This beauty is a kind of desolate beauty that has gone through many hardships, a kind of vicissitudes of beauty that is reborn after a disaster. It not only displays the grandeur and exquisiteness of Baroque architecture, but also constantly evokes people's memories of the trauma of war.

War is a trampling on human civilization. In a sense, there is no winner at all. Interestingly, just like Dresden in Germany and Coventry in the United Kingdom, the same historical and cultural cities also suffered brutal air raids from the other side in World War II. The same experiences and traumas brought the two cities together. Together, we become sister cities.

Dresden’s Old Market Square is the center of the entire city. It is centered on the statue of Hercules August and is surrounded by Baroque-style museums, churches, hotels, and shops. and quiet streets.

In addition to the beautiful Frauenkirche, the Zwinger Palace (Zwinger) is also a must-see check-in point for tourists.

The courtyard of the Zwinger Palace has elegant fountains, fine lawns and clever stone carvings all around. The sophistication of its construction is jaw-dropping. Take a leisurely stroll, blend in, and immerse yourself in the atmosphere. It is a kind of beautiful enjoyment, and it will also remind us of the glory of that era.

However, this exquisite palace, like the Frauenkirche, could not escape the fate of being bombed... In the 18 years after it was razed to the ground, the Dresdeners tried their best to Building materials were selected from the ruins of the Zwinger Palace, reassembled, and accurately copied based on photos, design drawings and other materials. In 1963, the Zwinger Palace was basically restored to its original appearance.

Next to the Zwinger Palace, there is a mural wall 10 meters high and 101 meters long. The wall displays a giant painting made of more than 20,000 ceramic tiles.

This was once the Stallhof, the oldest arena in Europe, and the northeast atrium of the Dresden Palace. The "Prince Picture" on the exterior wall of Starhof is the longest tile painting in the world today. The Meissen tiles used in it are one of the best and most expensive porcelain brands in the world.

According to the tour guide, this magnificent tile mural vividly depicts the scene of 31 kings and princes traveling in Saxony in the 12th century. Each king was marked with his name. It's very interesting and rare, like a panoramic painting.

The characters on the screen are all lifelike. In addition to the royal family members, there are also scientists, citizens, soldiers, etc. It is said that there are 93 people.

Anyway, I can’t count them all, and I can’t even find a suitable place to take a panoramic photo.

The exquisite craftsmanship of the craftsmen makes the viewers praise them all. What surprised everyone even more was that at the end of World War II, Dresden was bombed into ruins and the Frauenkirche was razed to the ground, but the mural was miraculously preserved intact.

What a blessing from God!

In addition to the exquisite and magnificent architecture, palace-style classical music and opera are also a major feature of Dresden.

What the famous writer Eric Kastner said about Dresden can be seen from the past and present life of a famous opera house.

The dazzling building in front of you, which combines exquisiteness, grandeur and splendor with a strong neo-Renaissance style, is the Semperoper, one of the top ten opera houses in the world. The Dresden Staatskapelle, which has a history of more than 460 years, is based here and is one of the most traditional orchestras in the world.

Speaking of this famous building located in the ancient city, it can be said that it had an ill-fated fate.

In 1841, architect Gottfried Semper designed and built the Semper Opera House, which represents the soul of Saxony music.

The long equestrian statue standing in the square on the front represents King John of Saxony, the initiator of the construction of this opera house.

It is said that there is a legend about the statue of a knight. If the horse in the statue has two feet off the ground, it means that the rider died in battle; if one front leg leaves the ground, it means that the rider was injured in the war. Or he died as a result; if all four hooves hit the ground, it means that the rider died due to non-war reasons.

When the palace theater, decorated with Corinthian capitals and Baroque carvings, was built, it was visited by princes and nobles and became famous, including works by Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss. , was warmly praised and performed frequently.

However, this one of the most beautiful architectural treasures in Europe was burned down in an unknown fire on September 21, 1869. The former brilliance was unforgettable for the people of Dresden, and people who were unwilling to give up jointly signed a petition calling for reconstruction...

But the architect Fried Semper was involved in the Dresden "March" Uprising", he had already fled. The royal family finally bowed to pressure and allowed Semper to design a new theater, but he was not allowed to come back to visit the site in person. As a result, Semper's eldest son, Manfred Semper, began reconstruction in 1871 under the remote control of his father, and it was finally completed in 1889, restoring its former glory.

Unexpectedly, on February 13, 1945, the Semper Opera House was once again destroyed by the flames of World War II.

However, human beings’ spiritual pursuit of beauty will never stop. The former East Germany decided to rebuild the theater in 1977 according to the plans. In 1984, the Semper Opera House was completely restored to its pre-bombing appearance.

On the night of February 13, 1985, the 40th anniversary of the bombing, Weber's "The Magic Bullet" and Richard Strauss once again floated in the brand-new Semper Opera House "Der Rosenkavalier" and other classic melodies have restored the glory of the past.

May God bless this ill-fated music holy land from suffering again!

Walk out of the music hall and come to the Brühl Platform, known as the "Balcony of Europe".

Famous for its grand open-air steps, the Brühl Terrace is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike to walk, watch and drink coffee. From here, you can have a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of the New Town and the Old Town on the Elbe River.

At this time, the sun is shining brightly, and the golden autumn sun shines like the glorious golden light of the past, bringing together the city’s evocative history and magnificent Baroque art style, as if playing Bach’s immortal music , vast and deep, majestic and tragic, from the distant depths of history to the distant future of tomorrow.

I was taking pictures under the steps when I suddenly noticed a cute little girl on the slope running lightly down the side of the steps...

I didn’t care at all. Hesitantly picked up the camera and recorded this wonderful moment.

The autumn wind swayed the colorful leaves, and the steps on the slope were also covered with golden fallen leaves. The little girl ran like a butterfly through flowers, making the autumn day in Dresden gorgeous.

That autumn day in Dresden, the running little girl and the city’s black and gray classical buildings, the city’s classics and vitality, beauty and vicissitudes, formed a strong contrast in my heart, and also laid a solid foundation for me. Deep imprint.

After eight hundred years of hard work, Dresden, after its rebirth, walks between classicism and fashion. The charm of modernity and tradition is quiet and peaceful against the backdrop of the autumn sun. What this city has left behind is not only the beautiful scenery of water and sky along the Yishui River, but also the legacy of Florence during the Renaissance and classic art worthy of being passed down from generation to generation, as well as people’s expectations and yearning for peace and a better life.

Cherish peace and may beauty last forever!