Saxony - Wikipedia
WEBSaxony, officially the Free State of Saxony, is a landlocked state of Germany, bordering the states of Brandenburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia, Bavaria, as well as the countries of Poland and the Czech Republic. Its capital is Dresden, and its largest city is Leipzig.
Saxony | Germany, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEBSaxony, any of several major territories in German history. It has been applied: (1) before 1180 ce, to an extensive far-north German region including Holstein but lying mainly west and southwest of the estuary and lower course of the Elbe River; (2) between 1180 and 1423, to two much smaller and.
Saxony | History, Capital, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WEBMay 5, 2024 · Saxony, state, eastern Germany. Present-day Saxony is composed largely of hill and mountain country, with only its northernmost portions and the area around Leipzig descending into the great North European Plain. The chief mountain range is the Ore Mountains and the capital is Dresden.
History of Saxony - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of Saxony began with a small tribe living on the North Sea between the Elbe and Eider River in what is now Holstein. The name of this tribe, the Saxons (Latin: Saxones), was first mentioned by the Greek author Ptolemy. The name Saxons is derived from the Seax, a knife used by the tribe as a weapon. [citation needed]
The Saxons - World History Encyclopedia
WEBJun 15, 2023 · The Saxons were a Germanic people of the region north of the Elbe River stretching from Holstein (in modern-day Germany) to the North Sea. The Saxons who migrated...
Saxony summary | Britannica
WEBSaxony, German Sachsen, Historical region, former state, and recreated state, Germany. Before 1180 the name was applied to the territory conquered c. ad 200–700 by the Germanic Saxon tribe. They were conquered and Christianized by …
Saxony – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBSaxony (Sachsen) is a federal state in the east of Germany. It contains the two largest and most important cities in eastern Germany other than Berlin: Leipzig and Dresden. The state has a long history of independence as a kingdom (much like Bavaria), and as a result has a strong sense of self-identity.
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WEBSaxony is a place where 1,000 years of cultural history meet scenic beauty. Discover top-class art and culture, world-famous traditional handicraft and a unique musical landscape. The region's historic towns and cities are charming destinations full of character and stunning castles, palaces and gardens delight with their splendour and beauty.
Saxony - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBSaxony (German: Sachsen ; Upper Sorbian: Sakska), officially the Free State of Saxony (German: Freistaat Sachsen [ˈfʁaɪ̯ʃtaːt ˈzaksn̩], Upper Sorbian: Swobodny stat Sakska), is one of 16 states of Germany. It is in the southeast of the country, north of Czech Republic. To the east of Saxony is Poland.
Saxony - Wikitravel
WEBMay 27, 2020 · Saxony (Sachsen) is federal state in the east of Germany. Outside of Berlin it contains the two largest and most important cities in eastern Germany, Leipzig and Dresden. The state has a long history of independence as a kingdom (much like Bavaria), and as a result has a strong sense of self-identity. It is home to many historic towns and ...
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