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Klingenthal

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Klingenthal 

a city in the German Democratic Republic, in the district of Karl-Marx-Stadt, in the Erzgebirge Mountains, Vogtland. Population, 14,200 (1970).

In the 17th century, Klingenthal and its environs were important as part of a mining region. Since the 18th century the city has been famous for its musical instruments (harmonicas, accordions, and violins). It also has industry in nonferrous metallurgy, textiles, and woodworking. Klingenthal has a research institute of sound and acoustics, a professional school training specialists who make musical instruments, and a musical instruments museum.



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Travel via Reims and onto the peaceful and colourful village of Klingenthal, from here visitors can explore Alsace.
Travel via Reims and onto the peaceful and colourful village of Klingenthal, from here visitors can explore Alsace.
Sir Claus Moser, "Introductory Paper", The Knowledge Society: Changing the shape of education for the 21st Century, 21st Century Trust Conference, Klingenthal Castle, near Strasbourg, 8-16 September 2000, http://www.
 
 
 
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