# Dresden

/ˈdɹɛzdɪn/ (US) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/dresden
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a major city in eastern Germany known for its beautiful old buildings and art. It is famous for being rebuilt after it was destroyed in World War II.

For teachers: the capital city of the German state of Saxony, situated on the Elbe River. Historically significant for its Baroque architecture and its near-total destruction by Allied bombing in 1945.

## Examples

- We spent the weekend exploring the museums in Dresden.
- The reconstruction of the Frauenkirche in Dresden serves as a powerful symbol of the city's post-war recovery.
- Often referred to as the Florence of the Elbe, Dresden houses vast art collections that survived the firebombing of the second world war through careful storage in rural mines.

## Usage notes

- As a proper noun, it is typically used without an article.

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