Jena - Wikipedia
WEBJena (German pronunciation: ⓘ) is a city in Germany and the second largest city in Thuringia. Together with the nearby cities of Erfurt and Weimar, it forms the central metropolitan area of Thuringia with approximately 500,000 inhabitants, while the city itself has a population of about 110,000.
Jena | Germany, Map, Population, University, & History ...
WEBJena, city, Thuringia Land (state), east-central Germany. It lies on the Saale River, east of Weimar. First mentioned in the 9th century as Jani, it was chartered in 1230 and belonged to the margraves of Meissen from the mid-14th century.
Worth the trip: Jena, the beautiful City of Science - Germany
WEBExplore Jena during a stroll through the wonderful Old Town, visit the Zeiss planetarium and discover the city's legendary status as a centre of science!
Jena – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBJena is a city in the central German state of Thuringia (Thüringen). It is a centre of science and technology with a reputable university, several research institutes and high-tech plants, especially focusing on precision mechanics and optical industries. About a fourth of the population are students. Understand [ edit]
Jena - City of Light - Discover Germany
WEBIt is nestled between the leafy shell limestone slopes directly on the Saale River and, with 110,000 inhabitants, is the second largest city in Thuringia after the state capital Erfurt: Jena. Home to great poets and scientists such as Friedrich Schiller, Carl Zeiss, Ernst Abbe and Otto Schott.
Germany from A to Z: Jena – DW – 07/27/2020 - dw.com
WEBJul 27, 2020 · This time J takes us to Jena — a city of science in Thuringia. We are taking a tour through Germany and every week we will introduce you to a new town, guided by the alphabet.
Battle of Jena-Auerstedt - World History Encyclopedia
WEBJul 19, 2023 · The twin battles of Jena and Auerstedt, both fought on 14 October 1806, marked a major turning point in the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815). It saw the French Grande Armée, led by Emperor Napoleon I (r. 1804-1814; 1815) soundly defeat the Prussian army of King Frederick William III (r. 1797-1840).
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Jena - Tripadvisor
WEBThings to Do. Restaurants. Flights. Vacation Rentals. Cruises. Rental Cars. Forums. Europe. Germany. Thuringia. Jena. Things to Do in Jena, Germany - Jena Attractions. Tours near Jena. Book these experiences to see what the area has to offer. Weimar Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide. 1. Historical Tours. from. $197.
Jena - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBJena is a city in the middle of Germany, in the state of Thuringia. About 103,000 people live there. Jena has a university called Friedrich Schiller University . Geography.
Why did the battle of Jena take place? - napoleon.org
WEBAs a small state, with unprotected borders, sandwiched between the great powers of France (to the West) and Russia (to the East) and faced with an Austrian sphere of influence to the south, Prussia was always concerned for her existence.
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