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            Dresden, Saxony, Germany

The picture depicts the Frauenkirche in Dresden, a beautiful Baroque church with a distinctive dome that is one of the city's most iconic landmarks. The church was originally built in the 18th century and features a symmetrical facade with dark sandstone on the bottom and bright, creamy sandstone on the top. The dark stones are original to the church and were left in place after the church was destroyed during the bombing of Dresden in WWII, which killed thousands of civilians and reduced much of the city to rubble. The bright stones, however, are part of the reconstruction effort that began in the 1990s and was completed in 2005. The new stones were carefully quarried from the same area as the original stones and were meticulously carved and placed to replicate the church's original appearance.

The Frauenkirche's history is deeply intertwined with the events of WWII, as the church was destroyed during the Allied bombing of Dresden in February 1945. The church remained in ruins for over 50 years as a symbol of the destruction of war, until the decision was made to rebuild it using the original plans and materials. The church's reconstruction became a symbol of reconciliation and peace, and it now stands as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

Overall, the Frauenkirche is a stunning example of Baroque architecture and a powerful reminder of the devastating impact of war. The use of both dark and bright stones in its facade serves as a visual representation of the church's history, with the dark stones representing the original structure that was destroyed and the bright stones symbolizing the new beginning that came with the church's reconstruction.

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Taken in: Germany / Saxony / Kreisfreie Stadt Dresden / Dresden (show map)

Taken on: June 4, 2022

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