To mark today’s World Twin Cities Day (2025), we are taking a look at the special relationship between Saxony and the Czech Republic – or more precisely: at selected pairs of cities that are twinned across the state border. The long shared border between Saxony and Bohemia has led to numerous historical and cultural connections, many of which still exist today as official town twinning partnerships.To mark today’s World Twin Cities Day (2025), we are taking a look at the special relationship between Saxony and the Czech Republic – or more precisely: at selected pairs of cities that are twinned across the state border. The long shared border between Saxony and Bohemia has led to numerous historical and cultural connections, many of which still exist today as official town twinning partnerships.
Our cover picture shows a side-by-side view of Augustusplatz in Leipzig and Namesti Svobodi (Freedom Square) in Brno.
This contribution was originally planned as part of our joint project with the city of Zwickau as part of Chemnitz 2025 – European Capital of Culture. Unfortunately, the project could not be funded as planned. Nevertheless, we do not want to lose sight of the topic. In the course of 2025, we hope to be able to present further Saxon-Czech city partnerships – in a dialogue of cityscapes and architectural character.
We will start with two panorama pairs: Leipzig – Brno and Schneeberg – Jáchymov (St. Joachimsthal).
