Jena Vacations, Jena Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

Jena Vacation Guide

Jena, originally founded by winegrowers, was first mentioned in official records in the year 1236. Since the foundation of the university in 1558, the city has acquired European prominence. Thanks to its attractive setting, Jena has been a popular destination for a long time. It's brought to life by a fascinating combination of a historic, intellectual past, a delightful countryside and innovative, international research and industry, as well as a youthful student life. The rich variety creates a unique backdrop which gives this small, lively city its special charm.
Jena is home to the world´s oldest planetarium, now equipped with state-of-the-art projection technology. It got the largest collection of eyeglasses in Europe as well as the famous Zeiss microscope which was developed in the city and enjoys an excellent reputation throughout the world. Today, you can learn about the pioneering history of origins of the Zeiss microscope in the Optical Museum. In the Schott Villa, Otto Schott´s multi-faceted lifework is on display.
Classical museums are The Romanticists´ House, the Goethe Memorial and the Museum 1806. The Imaginata presents an interactive exhibition for all senses; numerous architectural monuments and cultural-historical sights bear witness to Jena´s glourious and eventful past. Names like Goethe, Schiller, Fichte, Schelling and Hegel are linked with Jena´s brilliant intellectual history.