Saxony
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| GDP (nominal) | €113/ $125 billion (2015) |
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| Capital | Dresden |
| NUTS Region | DED |
| Population | 4. 081 million (2017) |
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| ID | 857898 |
About Saxony
Saxony is a state in eastern Germany. It's dotted with palaces and castles, some dating back to the Middle Ages. On the Elbe River, the capital city, Dresden, is known for historic buildings rebuilt after WWII. These include the Frauenkirche domed baroque church and the Versailles-inspired Zwinger complex, with gardens and a porcelain collection. Its Old Masters Picture Gallery includes Raphael's “Sistine Madonna. ”
Dresden Green Vault robbery jewels recovered after heist
... The thieves stole the treasures from part of a collection created in 1723 by Saxony s ruler, Augustus the Strong...
Angela Merkel ally's loss casts doubt on German coalition
... Last week, Ms Kramp-Karrenbauer called for unity while threatening to stand down as CDU leader if the party failed to back her, Who is the AfD s new leader? Mr Chrupalla is a former painter and decorator from Saxony...
Dresden Green Vault robbery: Fears historic jewels may be lost forever
... The items, part of a collection created in 1723 by Saxony s ruler, Augustus the Strong, are so recognisable that thieves are likely to break them up...
