Take your car hire holiday to Dresden a land famous for being home to many Saxon princes and Kings. It is the capital state of Saxony which is located on the Elbe River. Dresden recently celebrated its 800th Birthday in 2006 as it was named a city only in 1206.

Your DriveAway car rental can help you explore the historical events of this light spirited city rich in history, culture, baroque architecture and many great artworks.


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Travelling in Dresden with a Rental Car

Car rental in Dresden can be collected from the Klotzsche airport, located north of the city. Choices are available if clients need to collect the car from the city depots. Dresden car hires are much easier than other major cities in Europe as the main roads have been refurbished. There are many parking lots located downtown that are accessible to the public and make it easier for car hire clients to find parking. Dresden can also be driven to and from many other German locations as it is linked well with the German Highway System.

A worthwhile drive in your rental car to the Old City is a must. It is located on the left bank of the Elbe. Here you will find the history of the Second World War which destructed most of the old city filled with great sights and attractions. Dresden has managed to preserve its historical artifacts which are intriguing to learn and capture. The main feature that forces many tourists to visit is the Frauenkirche Church. The Frauenkirche Church is the symbol of the city centre which was designed in Baroque style.

Use your car rental to drive to the Frauenkirche Church (Church of Our Lady) is a of an important history to Germany. The original Church was destroyed before the end of the war and was rebuilt between 1726 and1743. This church represents the reconciliation after the World War II. The church was rebuilt in a time of 11 years in stages as they were reconstructing the church as per the original design. The church is filled with remarkable art throughout the building, with gold decorating the church in its glory. The dome was built only from sandstone weighing more than 12,000 tones and stands tall in height of 24 meters. It truly is a sight of beauty and should be viewed by all visitors of Dresden.

Take a trip in your hire car to The Zwinger Palace, which is Dresden’s major attraction and landmark of Germany. It was built in stages from 1710 to 1728 in late Baroque architect. The German word Zwinger means the outer ward of a concentric castle which also had cannons on the external wall. Most of the Palace was destroyed by the carpet bombing raids in 1945. Fortunately the art collections escaped from the palace before the bombing. These artworks can be viewed by the public and it includes artworks of porcelain collection, old master picture galleries and many more.

DriveAway Holidays Car Hire: Dresden

DriveAway Holidays works in conjunction with the largest car rental and Motorhome specialists in Dresden. We can provide you with a variety of Car Hire selections as well as Motorhome Rentals, for the perfect self drive holiday at an unbeatable price. DriveAway Holidays is committed to providing you with a professional and friendly service to make your self-drive holiday a memorable experience in Dresden.

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