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 – 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.
Experience culture, art and nature in Saxony - Germany Travel
WEBSaxony has a rich history given that its cultural landscape is more than 1,000 years old. The holiday regions, towns and cities in Saxony are home to over 500 museums . Attractions such as the Semper Opera House, the Church of Our Lady and Zwinger Palace in Dresden , the Monument to the Battle of the Nations in Leipzig and Moritzburg Castle …
The Top 10 Things to See and Do in Saxony, Germany - Culture …
WEBFeb 3, 2021 · From the architectural masterpieces that are scattered around Dresden to the cutting-edge art galleries occupying former industrial sites in Leipzig and the bizarre rock formations of the Saxon Switzerland national park – …
Experience Saxony | Things to do What to see Accommodations
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 - Germanic, Prussian, Reunification | Britannica
WEBSaxony - Germanic, Prussian, Reunification: The state of Saxony was re-created in the process of the reunification of East Germany with West Germany in 1990 from the former East German Bezirke (districts) of Dresden, Chemnitz (formerly Karl-Marx-Stadt), and Leipzig, along with a small part of Cottbus district.
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