Saxony's capital Dresden is located in what once was called
Valley of the Clueless - as the city is encircled by mountains and hills.
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St. Trinitatis u. Schloss...Hofkirche (Royal Chapel)
this church became the coronation and burial place for
generations of Saxon kings in the 1700's
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Bella and I stopped to pose for Dad on the cobblestone roads
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Semperoper.......opera house
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another angle.....with the water fountain in view
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Someone had to climb the stairs on the fountain!
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Mr. Picture Perfect had to stike a pose by the water fountain
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Daddy and Brax in front of the Zwinger, Kronentor
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Zwinger, Kronentor.......designed as a venue for court festivities
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Residenzschloss
Former seat of the Saxon Royal Family
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Frauenkirche....Church of Our Lady......
It became famous for hosting
organ recitals given by J.W. Bach in the 1730's
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What a long day......taking a little break!