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Dresden, Germany - Travel Photos by Galen R Frysinger, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Dresden car from Dresden Dresden Railway station (only days after the use of the West German Mark (1990), a mobile Burger King arrived) Dresden , city in east central Germany, capital of Saxony (Sachsen). A port on the Elbe River, near the Czech Republic, it is the focus of one of Germany's largest metropolitan areas and is a major manufacturing, transportation, and cultural center. At the heart of the city is the historic Altstadt (Old Town), on the southern bank of the Elbe, now partly restored after receiving severe damage in World War II (1939-1945). On the northern bank are the Neustadt, Antonstadt, and Albertstadt districts. Suburbs include Loschwitz, Blasewitz, Plauen, and Lbtau. Zwinger Palace The economy of Dresden centers on port activities and the manufacture of high-technology items. Products include specialized optical and medical equipment, business machines, computers, musical instruments, machinery, and tools. Dresden china, a fine porcelain once made in the city, is now produced at nearby Meissen. Dresden Technical University (1828), Carl Gustav Carus Medical Academy of Dresden (1954), Friedrich List University of Transportation of Dresden (1952), and a school of music (1856) are in the city. central part of the Zwinger Palace One of Europe's foremost cultural centers before World War II, Dresden's major landmark is the carefully restored 18th-century Zwinger Palace. The Zwinger houses several noted museums, the most famous of which is the Semper Gallery. The highlight of its collection of more than 2000 paintings is the Sistine Madonna by Raphael. Meissen porcelain, pewter items, scientific instruments, coins, and the crown jewels of Saxony are among other exhibits in the Zwinger museums. a bride Also rebuilt since World War II are the Dresden State Opera House (1878), once associated with the German composers Richard Wagner, Carl Maria von Weber, and Richard Strauss, and several fine churches, such as the rococo Hofkirche (1739-1751) and the Kreuzkirche (in part dating from the 15th century). Also of note in the city are the Dresden Technical Museum, the Dresden History Museum, and museums of transportation and military history. Sachsen Palace with a mural of the Sachsen Rulers More Photos of the Sachsen Palace part of the mural showing the Saxony notables More Photos of the Saxony Rulers First mentioned in the early 13th century, Dresden gained prominence from 1485 to 1918 as the capital of the powerful dukes (later electors and kings) of Saxony. The city emerged as a leading cultural center in the 17th century, most notably during the reign (1694-1733) of Frederick Augustus I, elector of Saxony (also during the reign, 1697-1733, of King Augustus II of Poland). During this period the alchemist John Friedrich Bttger invented the Meissen porcelain technique, making possible European production of the porcelain previously imported from Asia. bridge between sections of the Sachsen Palace Sachsen Palace and the royal church More Photos of the Sachsen Palace The city was partly rebuilt after suffering heavy damage during the Seven Years' War (1756-1763) and subsequently became known as the Florence on the Elbe because of its magnificent baroque and rococo architecture and its fine museums. Napoleon achieved his last major military success here in 1813. Dresden developed into an important industrial center in the late 19th century. ruins (1990) of the area where the Dresden Frauenkirche once stood Photos of the reconstructed Frauenkirche On the night of February 13, 1945, hundreds of Allied bombers released a firestorm of bombs on Dresden, killing 135,000 people and demolishing 80 percent of the city. Much of the city was meticulously restored after the war. Population (1997) 474,443. Text from Microsoft Encarta Dresden 2004 horse of Saxony the count down to Dresden's 800th anniversary Dresden Philharmonic Gothic fountain in the midst of modern buildings remnant from the Communist era glimpse of a Saxony Castle from the bus window monument to the "War of the Nations" Leipzig, Battle of , called the Battle of the Nations, decisive engagement between the French armies of Napoleon and those of Austria, Prussia, Russia, and Sweden, fought on October 16-19, 1813, at Leipzig, Germany. Threatened by the Allies with the loss of a vital communications line through the city, Napoleon fought a standoff battle on October 16, but the following day the Allies, vastly superior in strength, closed in with reinforcements. They began their assault on October 18, and early the next day, after some nine hours of fighting, Napoleon ordered a retreat over the Weisse Elster River. In the confusion the bridge across the river was blown up before the retreat was complete, leaving some 30,000 French troops to be taken prisoner in the city. Casualties on both sides were estimated between 90,000 and 120,000. The Battle of Leipzig effectively eliminated Napoleon's power east of the Confederation of the Rhine. Other Photos from Leipzig Return to Germany page Return to Europe page Return to People and Places

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Orlando Florida time share vacations Orlando Entertainment Magazine Report Enjoy an Orlando timeshare vacation promotion Timeshare ownership is probably one of the least expensive forms of vacation options. By Wendy Croix Disney Timeshares in Orlando, Florida Florida represents the lion's share of the American time share market, and why wouldn't it? Year round, Orlando timeshares remain in high demand, and business is booming. Disney timeshares can be ideal investments, paying for themselves in vacation savings over about five years. Florida vacations are desirable year-round, making an Orlando timeshare a good deal any week of the year. They're also hot properties for timeshare swapping, should the owner want another vacation destination. Disney, Disney, Disney—and More! Florida timeshare buyers know they'll have perpetual Disney, and lots of it to choose from. Of course, there's Walt Disney World and Epcot, but there's Disney-MGM, too. Families safari at Disney's Wild Animal Kingdom, swim with dolphins at Disney Cove, and watch Cirque du Soleil at Downtown Disney. No Orlando timeshare is far from a Disney attraction or other Orlando theme park—or the 660 miles of Florida beaches. Disney Timeshare Promotions and Vacation Packages Disney timeshares, including Disney World in Florida, belong to a network of timeshares at all seven Disney attractions. Timeshare owners can buy weeks, or they can buy memberships in the Disney Vacation Club, a flexible point system that allows owners to borrow or save points toward longer vacations or upscale accommodations. Disney timeshare promotions include Extra Magic Hours, which allow timeshare owners to stay in a theme park three hours past closing, and free transportation at the parks. Disney timeshare vacation packages are available through timeshare vacation brokers. You can "own a piece of the magic" starting at $14,700. 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Your timeshare vacation package will include lots of extras, like ticket deals to local attractions or free dinner cruises. You'll listen to a 90-minute promotional presentation, and you'll take a tour of the timeshare property. Use this as a chance to chat up owners. Find out about the services and amenities and about the property management before you make an fun-in-the-sun Orlando timeshare your own. Sources City of Orlando <www.cityoforlando.net> Corinne Walker's Timeshare Purchaser's Checklist <www.tug2.net> Resort Condominiums International <www.rci.com> Orlando Vacations By Wendy Croix Orlando has something for everyone. With an international airport and a fast, friendly public transportation system, Orlando is timeshare traveler-friendly. Vacation owners in Orlando nest on prime timeshare real estate. They can trade their Orlando weeks for time in other locations if they want, but odds are, they'll never run out of fun in Orlando. Vacation Diversity Multicultural events and dining attract tourists to Orlando. When they're not at Epcot or Walt Disney World, they can explore the Universal Studios Florida movie theme park, enjoying its forty-one rides. The Lost Continent, Jurassic Park, and Toon Lagoon await visitors to Islands of Adventure. Animal lovers and kids of all ages go for Gatorland and Sea World. Those with timeshares are busy planning next year's vacation before this year's Orlando holiday is over. And the best thing about Orlando? There's always more to look forward to. Orlando Timeshare Promotions and Vacation Packages Vacations at Orlando timeshares are a great way to have a fantastic, affordable getaway and explore the timeshare concept. A typical Orlando timeshare promotion offers five days and four nights at a luxury timeshare for $50 per person per night, but check RCI and other timeshare rental agencies, as discount vacation packages are often available. Remember, a timeshare vacation package includes other inducements beyond affordability: tickets to local attractions, free dinners, and free tourist activities. Ideally, the timeshare's amenities will be clear, and there will be opportunities to chat up current owners. Timeshare promotions include property tours and promotional presentations, which are usually 90-minutes and designed to sell, though high-pressure tactics are forbidden by law. With so much to do, looking into an Orlando discount vacation package could be an effort well worth making. Sources City of Orlando < www.cityoforlando.net > Vacation Ownership 101 < about.com > Packages from $162 per person- Priceline.com priceline.com: Orlando Vacation Deals Fort Lauderdale Miami Vacation Deals Disney Vacations From thrilling rides at the Magic Kingdom® Park to a safari-full of amenities at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, adults, teens, and kids alike will find a world of pleasures where all vacation dreams can come true. 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