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Germany's Dresden and Leipzig

Rick Steves' Europe
Rick Steves' Europe
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Creator's Key Takeaways

Saxony is a proud region of Germany with a long and rich history.

Each had a tough 20th century and today they're coming back with a special vibrancy.

We'll ponder a massive war memorial from the time of Napoleon.

The peaceful revolution very much so.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Share a table and strike up a conversation at local events to meet locals.
Use the country's fine train system to connect between German towns.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the key historical and cultural highlights of Dresden and Leipzig?
QHow did these cities recover from World War II and communism?

Port Highlights

Dresden4 Happy Bacon
Leipzig3½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2016 | Saxony, part of the former East Germany, remains a secret to most travelers. We’ll visit the two great cities of the region: the capital city of Dresden, with the opulent palaces and art treasures of the Wettin dynasty, and Leipzig, with its Bach heritage, a massive monument to the day Europe beat Napoleon, and museums remembering its communist heritage. #ricksteveseurope #dresden #leipzig Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: • “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show • “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio • European Tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours • Guidebooks: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks • Travel Gear: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/ • Travel Classes: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks • Rick Steves Audio Europe App: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.