A winter evening view of Brühl's Terrace, in Dresden, a historic architechtural ensemble nicknamed the "Balcony of Europe". The prominent building with the large dome is Hofkirche (Cathedral of the Holy Trinity), the Catholic Court Church of Saxony.
Sent by Tabea from Dresden, Germany.
The Brühl Terrace is also affectionately known as the "Balcony of Europe". It stretches over a length of about 500 metres between the Augustus Bridge and today's Carola Bridge and was built in the 16th century as part of Dresden's fortifications.
In the 18th century the terrace was extended by the so-called "Brühl's Glories" (gallery, library, Belvedere, palace and gardens) and thus lost its fortress-like character.
At the beginning of the 19th century, the Brühl Terrace was opened to the public. Today, as an architectural ensemble, it is an important sight in the city (read more).
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