Saxony

Saxony (Sachsen) is a federal state in eastern Germany that has played a pivotal role in German and European history, culture, and industry for over a millennium. With its capital in Dresden and major cities including Leipzig and Chemnitz, Saxony encompasses a diverse landscape ranging from the lowlands along the Elbe River to the Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge) along the Czech border and the picturesque region known as Saxon Switzerland with its distinctive sandstone formations.