>A special -148 pages- on Caspar David Friedrich's 250th anniversary in his hometown of Dresden.

Slow traveller Caspar David Friedrich let nature and the landscape take effect on him at a slow, steady pace. Friedrich wanted to experience what he saw, feeling it and sensing it on his mind and probably also on his soul. His paintings are composed of sketches from years past, combined with what he saw and drew recently. What did Caspar David Friedrich want to say with his oeuvre? What was his deepest goal and his most fundamental desire? There is so much charge in his work that inspiration can be found in every spot of a canvas. Enigmatic and touching. The hues in his works show a great understanding of the colours and scents of nature. He was an inspirer of Samuel Beckett and Walt Disney. Religious and radical. The most important painter of German Romanticism. He is considered a forerunner of Impressionism. He was ahead of his time. Dresden was his hometown and from August 2024, the city honours his 250th birth anniversary. In grand fashion, full of charge, as it should be.

E-special -80 pages- on Dresden as a city break destination.

Dresden is an excellent city break destination. For culture lovers. For people who like young minds, fresh rebels. Dresden is the city of Elector August the Strong, who laid the foundations for the city's unparalleled art treasures. It is the city of world-class classical music at the Semper Opera. It is the city of the finest porcelain from nearby Meissen and the prestigious watches of the renowned Glashütte brand. Dresden is without doubt one of Europe's top cultural destinations. Effortlessly. Enjoy this e-magazine, a fine travel guide to the destination.

A special -131 pages-  on Dresden Elbland as a holiday destination.

Dresden Elbland is a par excellence holiday destination. Its cultural wealth and history are unparalleled. The opulence of the surrounding wine and hill country is second to none. The Saxon electors who lived and had their residences here saw it well. This is a royal retreat. Even today, the verdant land around the Elbe is wine country with exquisite white varieties. With castles, fortresses and summer palaces announcing the towns from afar, Dresden Elbland is the epitome of a royal retreat. From the Raddampfer sailing down the Elbe, the landscape glides by like a film. Or just walk from the hills and watch the boats on the Elbe. The narrow-gauge steam train is pure childhood sentiment. The globally renowned Semperoper and excellent museums in Dresden are unmissable. Dresden Elbland is the perfect place to rest and enjoy the soul.

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Wassily Kandinski in Amsterdam * Caspar David Friedrich in Dresden

In these sometimes complex times, art plays an even bigger role than usual! It provides a moment of emotion, often positive. It's a stimulus. The sun! There is light, the mind is enlightened. Of course, art also portrays the darker sides of being. That is also its duty. Art asks questions.Great works of war and sorrow, they can be seen everywhere in museums! But there are also images of youth, gifts of nature, rich diversity, or enchanting landscapes. The National Gallery in Athens is a great example. And of course, there's the magnificent artwork depicting the naval battles that brought success to the maritime Greeks. But the larger part of what is on display is art that conveys and challenges life. Boijmans van Beuningen is remodelling the museum, which is really exciting! The Depot is a temporary home for the collection, where it is stored and displayed to the public. Inside, you'll find a silver-tinted building with zigzag stairs à la Giovanni Piranesi, as well as glass lifts. The collection is visible in a kind of industrial setting, which is really cool. And outside the Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen, you'll find Pipilotti Rist's video light installation, which is really impressive! Art is the sun! We need that!

A special -131 pages- on the Semperoper and the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden (SKD).

The Semperoper is one of the world's most renowned theatres. Its imposing building, enchanting interior and world-class acoustics exude excellence. The theatre auditorium embodies excellence.

The museums in Dresden operate in cooperation under the name Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden. The institute has as many as 10 locations, including the Zwinger Palace. The Residenzschloss houses an impressive array of museum collections. Dresden's historical skyline is already of great beauty, and this group of museums plus the Semperoper makes this city a cultural experience of exceptional level.