The Third Reich in Dresden- private tour

We begin our tour at the 'end' in a manner of speaking with the story of the aerial bombing of Dresden and its destruction. The end of the war, the end of the regime, and the beginning of coming to terms with immense loss.

The former arsenal called the Albertinum stands directly in front of the Police headquarters in Dresden. What did it witness in those early years of the Reich in Dresden?

See the New Synagogue of Dresden built in 2001 and the relic to the old one. What were the stories of the Jews in Dresden and the role of the larger community? We do not go inside the Synagogue.

The banks of the River Elbe underwent a powerful redesigning so as to become a place for showing support to the Führer. Learn about the role of architecture and propaganda in The Third Reich.

The Catholic Cathedral and the former Parliament building of Saxony and events in Dresden during the Third Reich. Did the role played by Churches undergo a change during those 12 years? And afterwards? We will walk through the Church if time permits and take a look at some evocative sculptures relating to these times.

Surrounded by magnificent historical buildings, the Theater square where the Opera House stands, was once the Adolf Hitler Platz. What happened here during the Third Reich? We do not go inside the Opera House.

A stage for magnificence and to demonstrate power and status. We go into the Zwinger, see it up close and learn about symbols of power and strength. And propaganda. Always propaganda...

The heart of the old walled Dresden is an appropriate place to end the tour. Tragedy and regret are present in this space as is continuation of life and tradition. We will visit the Church of the Holy Cross (if open) and end with a story of forgiveness and reconciliation.