Aue, Administrative district in Saxony, Germany
Aue is a district in Aue-Bad Schlema in Saxony, where the Schwarzwasser meets the Zwickauer Mulde and forested slopes surround the valley. Buildings follow the two river courses and climb up the mountain sides.
The district received its first written mention in 1219 and was granted market rights by the Saxon elector in 1627. The mining tradition shaped development over centuries.
The local football club shapes life in the district and draws fans from across the region on match days. Club colors and flags decorate many homes and pubs in the center.
Regional trains and trams connect the district with Leipzig, Dresden and Chemnitz at regular intervals. The stations sit close to the center and allow quick connections.
The coat of arms shows two wooden bridges above water and refers to the two rivers running through the valley. This depiction recalls the old importance of river crossings for trade and mining.
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