Head to Transparent Factory for a behind-the-scenes peek into an important part of local industry. Sign up for a tour and discover what is being made here, and perhaps more interestingly, the ways they do it.

If you've got time to stop for a while in Altstadt Dresden, Transparent Factory is a great place to start your sightseeing. This manufacturing facility is one of numerous attractions that'll keep you occupied here. Semper Opera House, Church of Our Lady, and Zwinger Palace are also waiting to be discovered close by.

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