The Carolaplatz Estate
In the heart of Dresden, the summer season is set to be filled with entertainment as André Sarrasani's heir's white tent finds its home at Wiener Platz. This marks the start of the much-anticipated "Filmnights at the Elbe," where film enthusiasts can gather behind the Finance Ministry to enjoy a variety of screenings.
This year, Fanta Four and popular artist Roland Kaiser are among the guests scheduled to perform. However, it's worth noting that Roland Kaiser has been boycotted due to his criticisms of Pegida. On three days, you won't find a single supporter of the evaporated brown essence of Pegida in the crowd at the "Filmnights at the Elbe."
As for Carolaplatz, while specific historical information about the square in Dresden is not readily available, it is likely associated with the area of the Carolabrücke. The Carolabrücke, named after Queen Carola of Saxony, is a historically significant Elbe bridge that links key Dresden districts. The area around it transitioned from military use in the 19th century to civilian urban development, reflecting Dresden’s urban growth.
In 1912, the Circus Theater 500 of the Radebeul circus company Sarrasani opened at Carolaplatz, accommodating over 3,800 people. Unfortunately, there's no information available about the specific history and significance of Carolaplaz itself.
Elsewhere in Dresden, changes are afoot. The ten-story teaching building II of the Pedagogical University Dresden, which stood next to the "Forum am Carolaplatz," was demolished in 2012. In the area of Bischofswerder Street, a new parking system is being introduced.
Bohemian Street, located in the district of Neustadt, is one of the streets in the area. Adjacent to Bohemian Street, you'll find Alaunstraße and Rothenburger. Fritz Mey founded "German Sarrasani" in 1956, but the company never regained the dimension it had before World War II.
For those seeking more information about Dresden, the city map on dresden.de provides a comprehensive overview, including Carolaplatz. As always, Dresden continues to evolve, offering a rich tapestry of history, culture, and entertainment for visitors and locals alike.
In the heart of Dresden, one could discover a lifestyle intertwined with history, as the area around Carolaplatz, home to the historical Carolabrücke and the former Circus Theater 500, undergoes urban development. Home-and-garden enthusiasts may appreciate the changing landscape, particularly the introduction of a new parking system in the Bischofswerder Street area.
