Queer Dresden City Tour: Lili Elbe & more
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About this class
Dresden is not only known for its Baroque buildings, but also for its multi-faceted queer history. On this amusing and informative city tour, you will dive into the world of queer people who have shaped the cityscape over the centuries. The focus is on Lili Elbe, one of the first people to have undergone gender reassignment surgery. But other queer personalities and their living environments are also examined. Where did queer people meet in Dresden? How did society react to its existence, and how did the electors influence this scene? This tour offers exciting insights and surprising stories that you don't know yet.
What you’ll do in the class
- Amusing city tour through Dresden with a focus on queer history
- Stories about Lili Elbe and the queer scene
- Discover historic meeting places and secret places
- Insights into the reactions of society and electors to the queer community
- Talks about the challenges and developments of the queer movement in Dresden
Who is the class suitable for?
This tour is perfect for anyone interested in Dresden's queer history and wants to discover the city from a different perspective. It is aimed at LGBTQ+ people, history buffs and anyone interested in social developments and historical narratives.
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