Saxony is the tenth smallest German state.
== Geography ===== Topography ===The highest mountain in Saxony is the Fichtelberg (1,215 m) in the Western Ore Mountains
 In addition, Saxony has well-preserved historic towns such as Grlitz, Bautzen, Freiberg, Pirna, Meissen and Stolpen as well as numerous castles and palaces

