The Dresden Experience
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Thousands came and experienced Dresden in the form of five event-packed days in this splendid city on the River Elbe. 120 000 visitors attended the 33rd German Protestant Kirchentag. Saxony was hosting the Kirchentag for the second time since the peaceful revolution of 1989. There were plenty of good memories to the Leipzig Kirchentag in 1997.
Dresden stands for reconciliation and peace. In the 1980s the city was a centre of the church-based peace movement, in the 1990s it was the scene of the re-building of the Frauenkirche (Church of our Lady) – a striking sign of Christian commitment.
Dresden is a city of music. The Saxon State Orchestra, the Semper Opera House, the Philharmonie Orchestra and the Kreuzchor boys' choir all bear witness to a lively cultural life. But Dresden is also characterised by its festivals, a great jazz tradition and a youth culture scene.
Dresden has been and still remains very much a city belonging to its citizens. This also includes debates and conflicts, such as that over the building of the new bridge across the Elbe, or a common commitment to action against the activities of the neo-Nazis.
Dresden is a city of history and yet has a young image. Whether you are walking along the Brühlsche Terrace with its magnificent views, relaxing on the Elbe Meadows or having fun in the lively New Town – you will find Dresden a congenial place. Its big university, renowned institutes and large student population give an attractive, forward-looking profile to the city.
