Lonely Planet's Top Experiences and Sights in Germany: Dresden

There are few city silhouettes more striking than Dresden's. The classic view from the Elbe's northern bank takes in spires, towers and domes belonging to palaces, churches and stately buildings, and indeed it's hard to believe that the city was all but wiped off the map by Allied bombings in 1945.These are the top experiences and sights in Dresden, according to Lonely Planet.