Historic Dresden, until its destruction during the war, was known as the Jewel Box, because of its baroque and rococo city centre. Its subsequent re-build was in the East German architectural style, and so contemporary Dresden is a vibrant city that has maintained its importance as one of the cultural, educational, political and economic centres of Germany.
A popular sight in Dresden is the Großer Garten (Great Garden,) where locals and tourists go to relax, walk around, go rollerblading or rowing in small boats on the Carolasee. The garden is only a few minutes from the city center, and has a little castle in its middle. Those travelling to Dresden over the festive season, be sure to check out the Striezelmarkt, Germany's oldest Christmas market. Located at the Altmarkt, all kinds of shops and Glühwein Buden (mulled wine stands) stretch through the whole city center during this period.
The city, unlike other european areas, does not have an underground transport network, but instead has a large tramway network operated by Dresdner Verkehrsbetriebe, the municipal transport company. There are two main inter-city transit hubs in the railway scheme in Dresden: Dresden Hauptbahnhof and Dresden-Neustadt railway station. Bicycles and bike taxis are also great ways to get around the city.
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