drezden

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Street in Drezden Royalty Free Stock Photo

Empty Drezden with warning tape. Delayed vacation and quarantine concept Royalty Free Stock Photo

Drezden Skyline. The beauty of architecture in the streets and squares of Dresden Royalty Free Stock Photo

Drezden , old Buildings Royalty Free Stock Photo

Drezden , old Building Royalty Free Stock Photo

During the reign of Prince Frederick Augustus, who along with Saxony became the king of the Polish-Lithuanian Union (Augustus II the Strong), at the beginning of the 18th century art developed in the city (the prince brought artists from all over Europe). Friedrich Schiller wrote the text of Ode to Joy in Dresden.The city suffered considerable damage during the Seven Years' War (1756-1763). During Napoleon's campaign in 1813, it was the base of the French army and one of the battles of Dresden was fought near the city.In 1806, Dresden became the capital of the independent Kingdom of Saxony, which has been part of united Germany since 1871. Dresden was one of the main centers of the German Revolution of 1848 1849. (the May uprising in which the city center was damaged). At that time, the city is rapidly industrializing, which is why the number of inhabitants is increasing rapidly.