A monumental 12m-tall statue of Karl Marx, with the head alone towering at 7m, stands right in the heart of Chemnitz. It is a reminder of the Soviet regime when the town was renamed as the Karl Marx Stadt. At its heart though, the third-largest city in Saxony is a 12th-century mediaeval town founded by Benedictine monks which flourished as one of the wealthiest cities in the land. Known as the “Saxon Manchester” at one time for its textile industry, this industrial hub of Germany is now the newly minted European Capital of Culture 2025. Look around and you will “C the Unseen” as the city invites visitors to discover its diverse history through its art and architecture, its industrial heritage now infused with modern influences while continuing to maintain an old-world charm.
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OT Travel Itinerary: Seeing The Unseen In Chemnitz For 72 Hours
From museums and monasteries to castles and churches, you should stop by the industrial town of Chemnitz in Saxony for an unforgettable visit
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The 12m-tall statue of Karl Marx in Chemnitz
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The 12m-tall statue of Karl Marx in Chemnitz
Photo: aquatarkus/Shutterstock
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