Freiberg Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Saxony, Germany
About Freiberg
Freiberg was founded in the 1160s, on the northeastern slopes of theSaxon Ore Mountains. It became the biggest city and prime trading centre in the Margraviate of Meissen (precursor of the state of Saxony) during the high Middle Ages. The nearby Ore Mountains' abundance in silver ore, combined with the right of coinage, made Freiberg one of the richest towns, and the Electorate of Saxony one of the richest states in Germany. Silver mining ceased in the 20th century. Since then, Freiberg has undergone a structural transformation, redefining itself as a centre of high technology with semiconductor production and solar engineering, belonging to the so-called "Silicon Saxony". TheBergakademie(mining academy) was established in 1765 as one of the first colleges for mining technology in the worl
Top Attractions in Freiberg
Explore the best things to see and do in Freiberg:
- ★Freudenstein Castle and Terra mineralia
- ★Himmelfahrt show mine
- ★Jakobikirche
- ★Museum of beds and sleeping
- ★Museum of local history and mining
- ★St Mary's Cathedral
- ★St Nicholas' Church
- ★St Peter's Church
Freiberg Travel Guide Sections
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