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Jena (German pronunciation: ⓘ) is a city in Germany and the second largest city in Thuringia. Together with the nearby cities of Erfurt and Weimar, it forms the central metropolitan area of Thuringia with approximately 500,000 inhabitants, while the city itself has a population of about 110,000.
Jan 26, 2020 · Let’s have a look at the best things to do in Jena: 1. JenTower Source: Shutterstock JenTower. Jena’s modern landmark is this 144.5-metre skyscraper built as a research facility for VEB Carl Zeiss Jena. The tower went up in the 1970s with a design by East Germany’s foremost architect, Hermann Henselmann.
Jena, city, Thuringia Land (state), east-central Germany. It lies on the Saale River, east of Weimar. First mentioned in the 9th century as Jani, it was chartered in 1230 and belonged to the margraves of Meissen from the mid-14th century.
Jul 27, 2020 · This time J takes us to Jena — a city of science in Thuringia. We are taking a tour through Germany and every week we will introduce you to a new town, guided by the alphabet.
The twin battles of Jena and Auerstedt (German pronunciation: [ˈjeːna … ˈaʊ̯ɐ.ʃtɛt] ; older spelling: Auerstädt ) were fought on 14 October 1806 on the plateau west of the river Saale in today's Germany , between the forces of Napoleon I of France and Frederick William III of Prussia .
Jena is a city in the central German state of Thuringia (Thüringen). It is a centre of science and technology with a reputable university, several research institutes and high-tech plants, especially focusing on precision mechanics and optical industries. About a fourth of the population are students.
Explore Jena during a stroll through the wonderful Old Town, visit the Zeiss planetarium and discover the city's legendary status as a centre of science!
