Chemnitz

Chemnitz is a city in Saxony, eastern Germany. Its huge Karl Marx Monument commemorates the socialist pioneer for whom the city was once named. Nearby, the reconstructed Red Tower is a remnant of the city's defensive walls. The Gunzenhauser Museum displays modern art and is an example of the New Objectivity style of architecture. Set in a former foundry, the Chemnitz Museum of Industry houses an 1896 steam engine.
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Top attractions in Chemnitz

Karl-Marx-Monument
1. Karl-Marx-Monument
4.4
(2977)
Cultural landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Massive bronze depiction of Karl Marx's head, framed by a stone wall with multilingual quotes.
Industriemuseum Chemnitz
2. Industriemuseum Chemnitz
4.6
(1719)
Technology museum
Museums
Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz
3. Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz
4.5
(482)
Art museum
Museums
Grandiose art museum with eclectic collections & exhibitions by European & international artists.
Water castle Klaffenbach
4. Water castle Klaffenbach
4.6
(4030)
Castle
Sights & Landmarks
Cultural exhibitions & events in a Renaissance moated castle, plus craft shops, hotel & restaurant.
Villa Esche
5. Villa Esche
4.6
(485)
Event venue
Concert hall
State Museum of Archaeology Chemnitz
6. State Museum of Archaeology Chemnitz
4.6
(1297)
Archaeological museum
Museums
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Other notable attractions

Chemnitz Zoo
Animal park
Zoos & Aquariums
Zoo with around 200 species, including big cats, camels, kangaroos & a vivarium for amphibians.
Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz, Museum Gunzenhauser
Art museum
Museums
Museum in an old bank, housing a gallery owner's modern art collection with many works by Otto Dix.
Altes Rathaus
Historical place
Sights & Landmarks
Rabenstein Castle
Castle
Sights & Landmarks
Hilltop fortress built in the 12th-century, with medieval weapons & guided tours.
Wildgatter Oberrabenstein
Wildlife park
Nature & Parks
Theaterpl.
Sights & Landmarks
Architectural Buildings
Galerie Roter Turm
Shopping mall
Museums
Straightforward retail complex with brand-name shops, services & restaurants on 3 floors.
Chemnitz Opera
Opera house
Concerts & Shows
Botanischer Garten Chemnitz
Botanical garden
Nature & Parks
12-hectare botanical gardens with guide tours of its arboretum, tropical greenhouse & stork pond.
Saxon Railway Museum
Rail museum
Museums
Vintage trains & machinery housed in elegant red-brick engine sheds, plus seasonal steam trips.

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Weather in Chemnitz

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