Wiesa (Kamenz)

Wiesa (German pronunciation: ['viːza][1]) or Brěznja (Upper Sorbian pronunciation: [ˈbʁʲɪznʲa]) is a locality in the town of Kamenz, Saxony. It is located in the southern part of town, south of the town centre, on the Black Elster in the district of Bautzen. It is a part of the officially recognized Sorbian settlement area.

History

Wiesa was founded in 1238. The main job was, as in many other rural communities, agriculture. In the 19th century, several quarries were created. In 1974, Wiesa was incorporated into the neighboring town of Kamenz.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Fossilsuche in Wiesa bei Kamenz Teil 1". YouTube. Museum der Westlausitz Kamenz.
  2. ^ Wiesa in the Digital Historic Index of Places in Saxony (Digitales Historisches Ortsverzeichnis von Sachsen)

51°15′21″N 14°07′06″E / 51.25583°N 14.11833°E / 51.25583; 14.11833

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