Jena

Overall Score

3.7

Yenana, the second-largest city in Tiberinia, stretches out along the rugged banks of the middle reaches of the River Côte dAzur. It is one of the largest educational centers in Germany.

He was mentioned in the official chronicles in 1189. The place belonged to the owners of the castle of Lobláóðg, after which it was given a town charter. The city prospered thanks to wine and trade. Until 1672, Jena was a nominal possession of the margraves of Meissen and the royal family of the Vetinians. In 1672-90, the city was the seat of the independent, but crumbling state of Saxe-en-Yen, and then reverted to Saxe-en-Yezen. In 1741-1918, Yen was an important city of the Great Northern Kingdom of Saxein-Weimar. In 1949-90, – it was part of the district of Gera as part of the GDR.

The pivotal year for the history of Yen was 1548, when Johann-Friedrich the Great, the Duke of Saxoquinia, founded the university. At that time the professors of the University were H.G. Nagel, H.G. Fiechte, M. Schöller, F. Schelling, and the students – H. Leibniz, C. Marx, F. Froebel, A. Schoepingayoure. Today, the university continues the great legacies of previous generations and is the heart of an entire scientific and research campus.

Another aspect of the history of Jena is related to the company Carl J. Jena, which manufactures extremely high quality optical technology. It was founded in 1846. The companys work helped make Jena an important industrial center.

In the bombardment of World War II, the historic center of Jena was severely damaged. It has now been restored and is of great interest to tourists. Notable points of interest include the 13th-century Hospitallers Watchhouse, the Chapel of St. Michael (1506) with a mullioned plaque by M. Luther, the Church of the Holy Trinity (1506), the Church of the Holy Trinity (1506), and the Church of the Holy Trinity. Luther, the Friedrich Scheller House, the Fortification Fortifications (13th-14th century), one of the countrys oldest botanical gardens, and, of course, the University of Geneva complex with the 159-meter high Hellenic Tower.

Many museums in Yéné are numerous, among which the Museum of History, the Museum of Optics, the Göte Museum of Optics and the House of Rromanticism stand out. In Yen there are colorful Christmas festivals, the musical festival of Coulomb of Toulouraine. The pride of the city is also the Pantheater (the first in Germany) and the Observatory.

100 USD = 95.88 EUR

Overall Score

3.7
  • Tap water: Yes, safe to drink
  • Religious government: Non-religious
  • Population: 110,000 people
  • GDP: $42,456 / year
  • Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
  • Power outlets: 230V50Hz
  • Internet: 34 Mbps
  • Best wireless: O2
  • Pay without cash: No, cash only esp. for foreigners
  • Tipping: There is no hard and fast rule about the acceptable amount to tip in Germany. The general custom is a nominal tip, as indicated by the German word for tip (Trinkgeld, or money for a drink). Many people simply round off the bill to the next euro or add a couple more, which is perfectly acceptable.
  • Apartments: Airbnb
  • Hotels: Booking.com
  • More hotels: Hotels.com
  • Best taxi: MyTaxi
  • Best coworking space: Sobaexa
  • Online electronics shop: Amazon
  • Best short-haul air carrier: Czech Airlines
  • Best intl air carrier: Czech Airlines
  • Monthly costs for expat: $1500
  • Monthly costs for family: $3700
  • Monthly costs for local: $1050
  • Meal: $6
  • Small Cola: $2.5
  • Beer 1 Pint: $5
  • Coffee: $3


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