But things are changing for the better. Here the Saxonian Porcelain Works welcomes you to excellent bargains, following daily, except Sunday, free tours of the entire plant. By summer 2001 the collection will boast more than a hundred meticulously crafted porcelain soldiers, mostly from the Napoleonic era. Hussars, dragoons, cuirassiers, bandsmen, infantry and artillery in full period uniform, gloriously attired, are accurately portrayed.
Historic scenes are recreated.
Various national museums lent actual uniforms, drawings and paintings from life. Austrian, French, British, Russian, Italian and all manner of German fighting men, and of course Napoleon himself, may be purchased. Credit cards are accepted. Downtown stores often specialize a great deal, offering a very narrow range of products, but within that range a very large selection. There are emporiums for china and glassware, leather goods, fine metalware, clothing, shoes, handicrafts, toys, electrical appliances, musical instruments, cameras, computer equipment, television and hi-fi equipment, books, flowers, spices, oriental carpets, sports equipment and about anything else you can think of.