Saxony - Wikipedia
Saxony is the tenth largest of Germany's sixteen states, with an area of 18,413 square kilometres (7,109 sq mi), and the sixth most populous, with more than 4 million inhabitants. The term Saxony has been in use for more than a millennium.
Saxony | History, Capital, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica
Oct 27, 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.
Saxony | Germany, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica
Sep 19, 2024 · Saxony, 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.
History of Saxony - Wikipedia
The 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]
Kingdom of Saxony - Wikipedia
The Kingdom of Saxony (German: Königreich Sachsen) was a German monarchy that existed in Central Europe between 1806 to 1918. The territory of the Kingdom comprised from the former Electorate of Saxony .
Experience culture, art and nature in Saxony - Germany Travel
Saxony. A holiday in Saxony is a journey of discovery through a cultural landscape dating back 1,000 years. Cultural breaks in the area allow visitors to follow in the footsteps of prestigious composers, architects and artists.
Experience Saxony | Things to do What to see Accommodations
Saxony 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.
Saxony - Germanic, Prussian, Reunification | Britannica
Oct 27, 2024 · Saxony - 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.
Saxony travel - Lonely Planet | Germany, Europe
Placed where northern plains abut mountain ranges and German efficiency meets Slavic flamboyance, packed with elegant hilltop castles and lavish baroque palaces, Saxony is the definition of Central Europe.
Cities & towns
Discover Saxony’s best destinations. Stunning architecture, fascinating history, inspiring art and culture and lots of character – Saxony’s historic towns and cities are the perfect choice for curious travellers who want to discover something new.