Dresden, Germany: Zwinger and Parade of Nobles

Augustus the Strong's royal festival complex, called the Zwinger, is an example of how the king's extravagance made Dresden a European capital of culture. The Parade of Nobles mural celebrates Dresden's Saxon heritage and its Wettin family dynasty. At http://www.ricksteves.com, you'll find money-saving travel tips, small-group tours, guidebooks, TV shows, radio programs, podcasts, and more on this destination.