The Essential Guide to Saxony
Saxony is best known for its stunning Baroque capital, Dresden, which was completely rebuilt after World War II. However, the region’s largest city, Leipzig, is equally vibrant, with a strong cultural legacy (Wagner was born here, Bach worked here) and impressive architecture galore. Nicknamed the “Motherland of the Reformation,” Saxony also features a variety of attractions for history fanatics, as well as plenty for nature lovers, including the Erzgebirge Mountains, Saxon-Switzerland National Park, and several palace gardens dotted throughout the region.