We're going to be in Prague for a week in May and we're considering an overnight trip somewhere around Prague. We've been looking at Dresden or Cesky. Anyone have any feedback about those two areas? Or is there a third alternative around Prague we haven't considered? We are active seniors that enjoy exploring the churches, palaces, some museums and tasting the local treats.
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Republic of Texas / U.S.A. / Magyarország / Budapest
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All of historic old Dresden was built between 1990 and 2000, if that matters. But they did a remarkably good job. Its my impression that Cesky Krumlov is about 90% real. Tgey both sound interesting.
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Snohomish, WA
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When we were in Dresden, we went over to Prague for several days, and it was a really good combination. We took the train. Yes, Dresden has been rebuilt, but as Mr. E said they did an excellent job with it. For the church, when it was rebuilt, they actually tried to put every stone exactly where it had been. We did a walking tour the first day and it was very good!
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Ottawa, Canada
256 posts
I’m also an “active senior”, and have been to both. Dresden certainly has much more to see and do than Cesky. However, if you are planning on travelling from Prague, staying one night, and leaving, then that becomes less of a factor. If that’s the case, I’d recommend Cesky. It can be pretty thoroughly experienced in that sort of timeframe, and is a quaint and fascinating little city. If you want to spend more than one night, then go to Dresden.
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Coral Gables, Florida
691 posts
I vote for Dresden. Cesky Krumlov is a pretty little town, but Dresden has a lot more to see and do. Although Dresden was rebuilt, it's a nice city to walk around and there are several pretty good museums and churches. I think Dresden deserves about three nights.
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Wyckoff, NJ, USA
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It is difficult to overstate how much world-famous fine art and decorative arts there are to see in Dresden. Meissen is missable. But CK is unique and beautiful, if a bit hard to get to. You can't really see Dresden in two days, but you can CK. The Baroque Theater in CK is better than the castle-mansion. (Opinion.)
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OP
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Thank you so much for all your responses! We have decided to go to Cesky since we will only have one day and don't want to take more time away from Prague. We will possibly be going back to Germany and Switzerland the following year so we will carve out more time to do Dresden right since it sounds wonderful and we didn't get there the last time we were in Germany.