3★+ hotels in Dresden from €72/night (range €72–726, 38 hotels sampled, ~3 weeks out).
In Sep, Dresden typically sees ~20°C daytime highs and 14 rainy days.
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Dresden is the capital of Saxony (Sachsen). It's often referred to locally as Elbflorenz, or "Florence on the Elbe", reflecting its location on the Elbe river and its historical role as a centre for the arts and beautiful architecture – much like Florence in Italy. While Florence flourished during the early renaissance, the Golden Age of Dresden was in the 18th century when, under August the Strong and his son, Friedrich August II, Saxony was a rich and important state and the rulers invested in lavish architectural projects in their capital an…
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