Germany's Dresden and Leipzig -
rick steves' europe

Thu, Jul 31 6:00 P.M. NH Explore (11.2)

Saxony, part of the former East Germany, remains a secret to most travelers. Rick visits the two great cities of the region: the capital city of Dresden, with the opulent palaces and art treasures of the Wettin dynasty, and Leipzig, with its Bach heritage, a massive monument to the day Europe beat Napoleon, and museums remembering its communist heritage.

Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 902

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Thu, Jul 31	6:00 P.M.	Germany's Dresden and Leipzig NH Explore (11.2)
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RICK STEVES' EUROPE offers a fresh perspective on the best travel advice, including where to stay, what to see and how to get around in Europe.

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