Dresden

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Dresden

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Dresden is the capital city of the German state of Saxony, situated along the River Elbe. It serves as a major cultural and political center with a history deeply connected to the Ore Mountain Foreland and Lusatia. The city is renowned for its architectural heritage and its role as a key urban hub in eastern Germany.

Statistics

Area

328.48 km²

Population

566,222

Location