Saxony, Federal state in eastern Germany
This federal state spreads across eastern territory between mountain ranges and plains. The landscape divides into forested highlands, river valleys and farmland, dotted with several medium-sized cities.
The territory became a federal state in 1990 after reunification, ending four decades of division. Earlier centuries saw it as a kingdom and electorate with shifting borders and political structures.
Visitors encounter concert halls, opera houses and museums that shape everyday life in the larger cities. Christmas markets draw crowds in winter and display local crafts from mountain communities.
Highways and rail lines link the area to Berlin, Prague and Warsaw, while Dresden airport serves as the main entry point. Travelers find orientation through a system of signposted motorways and regional transport networks.
The porcelain workshop in Meißen has been crafting pieces from white clay since 1710, found only in this part of the country. Visitors can tour workshops where artisans still hand-paint every piece today.
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