Dresden s Semperoper, part of the Zwinger complex,...

Dresden s Semperoper, part of the Zwinger complex, is the most famous opera house in Germany and one of Europe s most historic and renowned centres of music.

It was closed during World War II, in August 1944, and six months later destroyed by the Allied air attacks. Its reconstruction took a long time, almost 40 years.

Tip: Photos are stunning at night time.