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The city of Jena is known as the intellectual center, but those were not universities that made it famous. It is notable because of unusual glass that was produced by local factories. Today, you can learn the history and development of the industrial sector during an excursion to the Museum of optics situated on picturesque Carl Zeiss Platz. The museum has the world's largest collection of glasses, as well as antique optical instruments. The age of some exhibits is more than five hundred years. Near the museum there is the Planetarium, which will also please the guests with interesting excursions.

The second largest city of the province is Hera, the birthplace of the famous painter, Otto Dix. The most remarkable cultural center of the city is the art museum representing more than 400 works of the great painter. Holidaymakers would appreciate the local market that is a true monument of architecture. Another notable architectural landmark is the Town Hall erected in the 16th century, as well as Geraer Hohler. The latest attraction is represented by deep cellars, which are 10 km long. In the 16th century, cellars for breweries have been installed at those niches.
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