Wiesa (Kamenz)

Wiesa (Upper Sorbian: Brěznja) is a district of Kamenz, Saxony. It is located in the southern area of the city on the Black Elster in the district of Bautzen.

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.

References

*Obtained from the German Wikipedia

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

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