Jeweled Miniatures
World War II-bombed Dresden has been resurrected as one of Germany's top tourist destinations, home to half a dozen world-class museums. The Green Vault museum houses priceless works of art, including a piece called "The Birthday of the Grand Mogul Aurangzeb." Created by artist Johann Melchior Dinglinger from 1701 to 1708, the work includes 137 enameled and jeweled figures.
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Best Trips 2012: Dresden

Nearly destroyed in World War II, Dresden has been resurrected as one of Germany's top tourist destinations. See what this river city has to offer.

Published October 18, 2011