British and American bombers reduced Dresden to rubble on February 13, 1945. Up to 25,000 people died and the rubble area covered twelve square kilometers.
Right-wing extremists artificially inflate the number of victims and try to construct a war crime by the Allies. The wars in the Middle East and Ukraine were a stark reminder of how valuable and at the same time fragile peace can be. The official program also includes vigils, church services and the memorial trail of the Frauenkirche.