Chemnitz

Chemnitz is a city in southwestern , and the third-largest city in the state, after and . The settlement developed around a monastery, and was granted city status in 1170.
  • Locality with about 246,000 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of around 300 metres (990 feet)
  • Also known as
    “14511000”
    “Stadt Chemnitz”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Karl Marx Monument and Chemnitz Railway Station.
The is a 7.10-metre-tall stylized head of Karl Marx in , .
Railway station
Chemnitz Hauptbahnhof is the main railway station in in , .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Glösa and Bahrebachsiedlung.
Quarter
is a quarter, which is situated 4 km north of Chemnitz.
Neighborhood
is a neighborhood, which is situated 4½ km northwest of Chemnitz.
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Latitude
50.8351° or 50° 50′ 6″ north
Longitude
12.9222° or 12° 55′ 20″ east
Open location code
9F2JRWPC+2V
Geo­Names ID

Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Czech to German—“Chemnitz” goes by many names.
  • Czech: “Saská Kamenice”
  • French: “Chemnitz”
  • German: “Chemnitz”
  • German: “Karl-Marx-Stadt” (historical)

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Chemnitz-Kaßberg and Lutherviertel.

Notable Places Nearby

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