The bells of Dresden’s Kreuzkirche were gutted by fire in World War II and were slowly rebuilt over the following decades, like much of the rest of the city.
Dresden is now seen as the perfect example of successful German reunification. Since 1990, state support and investment have helped it blossom into a booming city of industry and culture.
“The three former East German cities of Dresden, Leipzig and Jena are a prime example of a structural transformation done well,” said Dirk Hilbert, Dresden’s deputy mayor.
Contrast Dresden with Dortmund, a former industrial hub in western Germany. Its unemployment rate is 12.4 percent, …read more
Source: Voice of America
