Pillnitzer Elbinsel

Pillnitzer Elbinsel is an island in Dresden, Saxon Elbland, Saxony. Pillnitzer Elbinsel is situated nearby to the hamlet Trieske, as well as near the neighborhood Landhaussiedlung.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Pillnitz and Carl Maria von Weber Museum.

Pillnitz

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Dresden is the capital of Saxony. It's often referred to locally as Elbflorenz, or "Florence on the Elbe", reflecting its location on the Elbe river and its historical role as a centre for the arts and beautiful architecture – much like Florence in Italy.

Carl Maria von Weber Museum

Museum

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The Carl Maria von Weber Museum is a cultural site in Dresden, in Saxony, Germany. The composer Carl Maria von Weber lived here during part of his career; the house is now a museum about his life and work.

Alte Wache

Tourism office

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Alte Wache is a tourism office.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Heidenau and Leuben.

Heidenau

Town

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Heidenau is a town in the Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge district, in Saxony, Germany. The town is situated on the left bank of the Elbe, 13 km southeast of Dresden.

Leuben

Suburb

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Leuben is a quarter and a borough of the German city of Dresden. The borough Leuben consists of the quarters Leuben, Laubegast, Kleinzschachwitz and Großzschachwitz. Its population is 38,353.