Our next stop was Königstein, an old fortress for
the defense of Dresden, capital of Saxony. Modern tourists can take
the glass elevator to the top of the wall to enter the grounds.
Photographer: Allen Viehmeyer Location:
Königstein
The square in the old part of Pirna. In 1734 the
Schwenkfelder immigrants reached the Elbe River in this town. This
ended their overland trek from Berthelsdorf, and they now embarked
on river boats to travel from Pirna to Altona (near Hamburg).
Photographer: Gladys Frantz Location: Pirna
As the Schwenkfelders went by river boat down the
Elbe, Dresden was the first major town they viewed. This is the
recently restored Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) in the heart of
the city.
Photographer: Galdys Frantz Location: Dresden
In following the footsteps of the Schwenkfelders,
we felt that we had to go by boat, too - at least a short distance.
It was a cool, overcast day when we traveled from Dresden to Meißen.
Photographer: Allen Viehmeyer Location: near Meißen
A view from the Elbe of the Albrecht Fortress on
top of the hill in Meißen. One of many towns the Schwenkfelders
passed on the boat.
Photographer: David W. Luz Location: Meißen
The main square in Torgau. The Schwenkfelders
passed this town. Martin Luther's widow, Katharina von Bora, died here in 1552.
Photographer: David W. Luz Location:
Torgau
The major attraction in Torgau is the Hartenfels Castle with its stone Renaissance staircase.
The back of the castle is clearly visible from the Elbe River.
