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Kunsthofpassage Singing Drain Pipes

When the rain falls, this drain system turns into a musical instrument.

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Slaughterhouse Five

Slaughterhouse Five opens its dank doors to fans of Kurt Vonnegut.

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Pfunds Molkerei

In addition to fine dairy products, the world's most beautiful milk shop also offers a feast for the eyes.

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Schwebebahn Dresden

A unique hanging cable-car navigates through Dresden, the oldest suspension railway in the world.

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Green Vault

The largest treasure hoard in Europe is contained in a castle that was bombed out during World War II.

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Dresden Frauenkirche

This Dresden church was purposely rebuilt Protestant after being demolished in World War II.

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Dresden Codex

To the great disappointment of doomsdayers, this codex merely contains records of the Moon and Venus.

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Dresden Panometer

An exquisite panometer representing Dresden as it was from 1695 to 1760.

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