Tourist information -
Freiberg
Freiberg is the first free mining town in Germany
and is located approx. 30 km to the east of Chemnitz at the foot
of the Eastern Ore Mountains. Silver shaped the development of the
town. Today, the magnificent patricians’ houses surrounding
one of the most beautiful marketplaces in Germany still bear witness
the town’s past glory. The oldest training mine, which is
also open to visitors, "Reiche Zeche", provides information
about the silver deposits in the area. A must in the historic old
city is St. Marien’s Cathedral, with its world-famous "Golden
Gate " and art treasures, such as the tulip pulpit and probably
the most melodious Silbermann organ in the world. Gottfried Silbermann
built up a brisk organ trade in and around the mining town. The
oldest town theatre in the world is equally worth a visit. It is
lovingly called the "Little Semper Opera ". Freiberg demonstrates
its hospitality in the countless restaurants and lovingly-restored
bars. The standard drink everywhere is Freiberger Beer.
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