Dresden is an easy day trip from Prague, Berlin, Wrocław, or even Frankfurt. The Saxon city is dreamy and picturesque with historic Baroque architecture, royal palaces, and beautiful cathedrals.

a British paratrooper held in the city during the bombing, said 68 years later. "Dresden had no defences, no anti-aircraft guns, no searchlights, nothing." Gregg was captured at Arnhem in the ...