Leipzig is located in the east of Germany in Saxony and is an important business and transport center. It is often called the city of fairs because of a large number trading floors, markets and fairs under open sky. Low housing prices and active night life attract young people to Leipzig.

Imperial Corps in Leipzig, Germany (Photo © Florian Koppe / commons.wikimedia.org / Licensed CC-BY-SA-3.0)

The cultural development of the city took place over the centuries. Wagner was born here, Bach lived for a long time, and the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra is considered the best classical orchestra in the world. There is also the oldest eight-hundred-year-old boys' choir, which pleases tourists to this day. Leipzig is also referred to as the "City of Heroes" for its role in the "peaceful revolution" of 1989.

City Hall of Leipzig, Germany (Photo © Appaloosa / commons.wikimedia.org / Licensed CC-BY-SA-3.0)

Sightseeing in Leipzig: what to see?

1. Forum modern history(Zeitgeschichtilches Forum). The exhibition shows the history of the GDR from division to the fall of the Berlin Wall. It will be of interest to anyone who wants to understand the politics of the country and learn about the existing opposition movements that led to the fall of the wall.
   Address: Grimmaische Strasse, 6
2. Stasi Museum. Use the audio guide on English language and check out the German exhibits on propaganda, recruitment, surveillance devices and other GDR tricks that were used to control the people.
   Address: Dittriching, 24
3. Monument to the Battle of Nations (Volkerschlachtdenkmal). In the battle of 1813, the troops of Prussia, Russia and Austria defeated Napoleon. The monument was erected at the beginning of the twentieth century and is a colossus 91 meters high, from which
   Tickets: 4-6 euros
   Address: Strasse des 18 Oktober, 100
4. Church of St. Thomas (Thomaskirchhof, 18). Johann Sebastian Bach (1723-1750) worked here as a cator, and his remains are buried in the church in front of the altar. The boys' choir, which was also once directed by the great composer, has existed since 1212, today it includes 100 children.
   Ticket: 2 euro
   Address: Thomaskirchof, 18

   Organ of the Nikolaikirche in Leipzig, Germany (Photo © Appaloosa / commons.wikimedia.or / Licensed CC-BY-SA-3.0)

5. Augustusplatz square. It contains some of the most important and interesting buildings cities, including the opera house, Gewandhaus, etc. To admire the city from above, go up to the 29th floor of the City-Hochhaus skyscraper.

   University in the city of Leipzig, Germany (Photo © Glen Bowman / flickr.com / CC0 Public Domain License)

6. Bach Museum. A modern interactive museum that tells about the life and work of Johann Bach. You can listen to his works and appreciate the original manuscripts.
   Ticket: 6 euros
   Address: Thomaskirchhof, 16
7. Museum complex Grassi (Museen im Grassi). Located a couple of minutes walk from Augustusplatz and exhibits three large collections. In the museum musical instruments(3-5 euros) there are examples of instruments from the last five centuries. Ethnological Museum (3-6 euros) will take you to an amusing trip on world cultures. The Museum of Applied Arts (3.50-5 euros) demonstrates big collection furniture of different styles.
   Address: Johannisplatz, 5-11
8. Asia Panometer. The concept of the artist Yadegar Azizi, who creates unique expositions from paper, pencil and computer technologies. Each work is 100 meters long and 30 meters high.
   Tickets: 8-10 euros
   Address: Richard-Lehmann-Strasse 114
9. Museum of the history of the city (Stadtgeschichtliches Museum). It is located in the town hall and demonstrates the history of the city since the Middle Ages.
   Tickets: 4-6 euros
   Address: Markt, 1
10. Museum of Fine Arts (Museum der Bildenden Kunste). The museum is housed in a glass cube and offers a collection of paintings from the 15th century to the present day, including works by Claude Monet. There are also halls with sculptural art.
    Tickets: 4-5 euros
    Address: Katharinenstrasse 10
11. Schumann House Museum (Scumann-Haus). Here Robert Schumann created many of his works, including the Spring Symphony. The exhibition tells about the achievements and personal life of the composer.
    Tickets: 2-3 euros

    Leipzig City Center, Germany (Photo © pxhere.com / CC0 Public Domain License)

8 best restaurants in the cityLeipzig

1. Auerbachs Keller. The restaurant was founded in 1525 and is one of the most famous in the country. Really delicious German cuisine is served here, and the interior is cozy and comfortable. In the first part of "Faust" the main characters feast in this place. Goethe himself came here for inspiration. Average check: 18 euros. Address: Madlerpassage.
2. MaxEnc. A new restaurant offering elegant dishes, a large wine list and fast and quality service. Taste the delicious Wiener Schnitzel. Average check: 20 euros. Address: Neumarkt, 9-19.
3. Gosenshenke Ohne Bedenken. The most famous beer place in the city with a beautiful beer garden. Be sure to appreciate the local beer - Gose, which is traditionally served with a glass of liquor. There are many meat dishes on the menu. Average check: 12 euros. Address: Menckestrasse, 5.
4. Sol y Mar. Mediterranean and Asian cuisine restaurant where you can spend the evening in a calm atmosphere with subdued lighting. Average check: 10 euros. Address: Gottschedstrasse 4.
5. Telegraph. The beautiful high-ceilinged cafe offers a wide selection of international newspapers, delicious coffee and hearty breakfasts. There are many traditional Austrian dishes. Average check: 8 euros. Address: Dittrichring, 18-20.
6. Cafe Pushkin. A pub with a good selection of alcohol and tasty snacks. There is a large selection of popular simple dishes - sausages, corn chips and burgers. Average bill: 6 euros. Address: Karl Liebknecht Strasse 74.
7. Stadtpfeiffer. The chefs of the restaurant give ordinary dishes unforgettable touches, so it is not surprising that they were the first in Leipzig to receive a Michelin star. You will be amazed by unusual combinations of flavors. Average bill: 108 euros. Address: Augustusplatz, 8
8. Falco. It is located on the 27th floor of a skyscraper and offers international cuisine prepared by the best chef in Saxony, owner of two Michelin stars Peter Maria Shnur. He boldly combines the ingredients and surprises with the resulting taste. Average check: 144 euros. Address: Gerberstrasse, 15.

Where in Leipzig is it nice to spend an evening?

1. Moritzbastei. It is a labyrinth of historical cellars under the fortress, which houses three establishments. Cafe Barbarkane offers coffee and snacks, Schwalbennest offers wines, and Fuchsbar has a great selection of cocktails. Address: Universitatsstrasse 9.
2. Conne Island. The legendary institution organizes club parties and concerts. Address: Koburgerstrasse, 3.
3. flowerpower. The pub is in the spirit of the sixties, it is always noisy and there are many parties. Admission is free, so it's definitely worth stopping by. Address: Riemannstrasse 42.

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Leipzig is one of major cities the land of Saxony, which is located in the east of Germany and was part of the GDR. The period of stay in the socialist camp did not have a very favorable effect on the metropolis, introducing touches of monotony and dullness into its image. But after the unification of the country, Leipzig completely restored the appearance that was inherent in it in all ages: it is a bright, […]

Leipzig one of the largest cities in the world Saxony, which is located in the east of Germany and was part of the GDR. The period of stay in the socialist camp did not have a very favorable effect on the metropolis, introducing touches of monotony and dullness into its image. But after the unification of the country, Leipzig completely restored the appearance that was inherent in it in all ages: it is a bright, extraordinary and bright city that develops in accordance with the spirit of the times, remaining unchanged in its historical essence. Today, its ancient gothic churches, numerous buildings built in the "burgher baroque" style and modern glass skyscrapers create a special, unique and attractive harmony.

The first mention of Leipzig dates back to the 11th century. It was founded by the Slavs, who considered the linden a sacred tree and therefore called their settlement Lipsk. Later they were forced out by the Germans, and the city acquired its current name.

Leipzig has long been known as a city of fairs and students. "Fair" glory he was honored due to his territorial location, since the trade routes of the West and East converged on it. About 25 international industry exhibitions and fairs are held annually in the city. On the second floor of the building Hauptbahnhof station, which is the largest in Europe, hosts the famous "Promenade"- an exhibition of the most famous European companies.

student glory Leipzig began in 1409 when a university was founded in the city. In the famous educational institution received knowledge Goethe, Leibniz, Klopstock, and Johann Sebastian Bach was his bandmaster. Thanks to the university, the city became a powerful scientific center and gave impetus to the development of publishing. In his printing houses, works were first printed Schiller and Goethe as well as musical scores Mendelssohn, Bach, Wagner.

The architectural sights of Leipzig are concentrated mainly in the historical center. old town hall, built in the Renaissance style, dates back to the 16th century. It is interesting in that its tower is displaced relative to the central axis of the structure in accordance with the rule of the golden section. Today the Old Town Hall houses City History Museum.

Erected 100 years ago, it is a majestic building, decorated with numerous turrets and sculptures. It was built as a symbol of Leipzig's economic prosperity at the end of the 19th century.

The oldest local temple Church of St. Nicholas dating back to the 12th century, and the most famous - St. Thomas Church, built in the XIV century and personifying the Gothic style. St. Thomas Church is famous for its boys' choir, which he led for 27 years. Bach. The remains of the great composer rest in the altar of the church.

The symbol of the city is monument to the Battle of the Nations, which covers an area of ​​8 thousand m2 and is the largest in Europe. The structure dates from 1913 and commemorates the victory of the allied armies over Napoleon in 1813.

Among the many attractions of Leipzig, of particular interest are Golicer Castle, Museum ancient history, Museum of Fine Arts, representing 750 sculptures and 2700 paintings, Mendelssohn's mansion, where the personal belongings of the composer are stored, Medler's passage with the wine cellar Auerbachskeller, who described Goethe in his imperishable Faust.

The cultural life of the city is symbolized Philharmonic Gewandhaus one of the best in Europe opera house, drama theater Schauspilhaus, as well as numerous cabarets showing enchanting theatrical performances.

Useful information for tourists about Leipzig in Germany - geographical location, tourist infrastructure, map, architectural features and attractions.

Leipzig is a city in the federal state of Saxony. The status of the city was given to him in 1165 by Margrave Otto of Meissen. In 1507, Emperor Maximilian I granted the city the privilege of holding fairs. In the XVII-XVIII centuries, Leipzig became the economic center of the country, the capital of printing, the center of musical life in Germany.

For more than 800 years, Leipzig, which Goethe calls "little Paris" in his Faust, has been a city of fairs. The concept of general fairs has recently been replaced by the concept of specialized fairs.

In addition, Leipzig is a major center of science. Here, in 1409, the University was founded, where Goethe, Lessing, Klopstock studied, and Johann Sebastian Bach was its bandmaster in 1723-1750.

The center of Leipzig is the Market Square, one of the sides of which is entirely occupied by the magnificent Old Town Hall. The mid-16th century building now operates as a museum and concert hall. From the balcony of the Old Town Hall every Sunday, the city's trumpeters blow the city's anthem.

The Old Town Hall and the Market Square are surrounded primarily by commercial buildings - fair warehouses, the Old Stock Exchange (XVII century); in one of the former warehouses, the first coffee house in Leipzig still operates, and in the basement of the other there is the oldest wine cellar in Leipzig, beloved by Leipzig students and immortalized by Goethe in Faust - Auerbach's cellar.

On the other side of the Market Square is the early Gothic church of St. Thomas of the 13th century. Johann Sebastian Bach worked there for 27 years as cantor and organist. In front of the church stands his monument, and next to the church is the Bach Museum.

The oldest church in the city - the Church of St. Nicholas - was rebuilt many times, but very successfully combines elements of Gothic, Renaissance architecture, Baroque and Classicism. Next to the church of St. Nicholas is Augustusplatz, which could be called Art Square. The square is surrounded on three sides by the University of Leipzig, the Leipzig Philharmonic and the Leipzig Opera.

In the west of Leipzig - the famous Leipzig Zoo, Schiller's house-museum and the Gohliser Schloesschen country palace, now a beautifully restored concert hall.

The appearance of the city was formed under the influence of the Leipzig Fair, which is noticeable today. Between 1893 and 1938, 35 fair houses were built in the city center. Today they house prestigious shopping arcades. in the arcades Old Town Hall there are many small shops offering souvenirs, guides and reference books.

The beginning of the history of the future city of Lepzig was laid by a small Slavic settlement Lipsk which appeared at the beginning of the 10th century. About 250 years later, Margrave Meissen Ottone The rich man granted Leipzig city rights.

Today Leipzig is an important industrial and cultural center in Germany. Mechanical engineering, chemical, clothing, fur and fur industries and other sectors of the economy are well established here. The city is home to the headquarters of many representatives of funds mass media countries. In addition to business life, Leipzig is famous for its rich cultural heritage. Far beyond the borders of the country is known the oldest educational institution Germany - Leipzig University, founded in 1409. At one time they studied here Goethe, Nietzsche, Leibniz, and even the current chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel.

World fame brought Leipzig its famous native Johann Sebastian Bach- a great composer and the best organist of all times and peoples. Over the years, many famous personalities lived and worked in Leipzig: I. Bach, F. Nietzsche, G. Hertz, I. Goethe, G. Leibniz, R. Wagner and many others.

“And Leipzig is little Paris. There is a special raid on everyone here, you will distinguish us from a thousand "

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

The favorable geographical position of Leipzig at the crossroads of the main roads connecting West and East played an important role in the development of the city. Leipzig has long been considered great place for numerous fairs. This good tradition has been preserved to this day. This Saxon city also hosts annual festivals of short films and documentaries, concerts and music festivals.

Leipzig hosts more than one million tourists all year round who want to experience unusual traditions. local residents, with their cultural heritage.

Region	East Germany
Population	531,809 people (as of 2011)
Population density	1787 people/km 2
Timezone	UTC+1, summer UTC+2
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Climate and weather

Leipzig's weather conditions are temperate continental. The winter period in Leipzig is quite mild compared to other cities. average temperature varies from -5 °C to +7 °C. Summer in the city is warm and very humid. The air during this period warms up to +23 °C. It is worth noting that the weather in Leipzig is extremely unstable. Very often in winter there are rains and temperatures of +10 °C, and the next day the air can cool down to -10 °C.

The best time to visit amazing Leipzig is summer. Comfortable weather and an abundance of greenery will allow you to enjoy a great vacation in the ancient Saxon city.

Nature

Leipzig is located in the center of the lowland of the same name. Rivers flow nearby Parthe, Neue Luppe, Pleisse and Weisse Elster. The landscapes of Leipzig are devoid of the majesty inherent in the south of Saxony with its hills and mountains, but magnificent blue Lakes and rivers give a special attraction to this region.

The surroundings of Leipzig are covered with numerous forests, parks and gardens, where you can wonderfully relax both body and soul. The northern part of Saxony is dominated by mixed forests, where mainly lindens, spruces, oaks, hornbeams, pines and other trees grow. Small vegetation is represented by meadow grasses and flowers. Foxes, hares, wild boars, squirrels and other rodents live in the forests around Leipzig. And in the rivers of Northern Saxony, carp and trout are found.

by the most popular place rest of townspeople and tourists is the Leipzig park " Neuseenland", which invites everyone to bask in their magnificent sandy beaches and swim in the purest water. This park is famous for its numerous sports and entertainment complexes, which provide an opportunity to try one or another type of outdoor activity.

Attractions

Leipzig is a city with 1000 years of history. Of course, there are simply a huge number of remarkable places that are important for the culture of the city. On the territory of Leipzig there are more than 15,000 monuments of various subjects, which makes it "the monument capital of Germany".

The most famous symbol of Leipzig is considered to be a monument "Battle of the Nations", which was erected in 1913 in honor of the soldiers who fell in the famous battle against Napoleon. Next to the monument is the Russian Orthodox Church.

All major architectural sights are located in the historical center. The Old Town Hall, built in the 16th century in the Renaissance style, attracts attention. This building is interesting in that its tower is somewhat offset from the axis. Today, the building of the Old Town Hall houses the Museum of the History of the City, where you can see amazing collections with unique exhibits of the 11th century.

The symbol of Leipzig's economic prosperity was the New Town Hall, built about 100 years ago. The facade of the building, decorated with numerous sculptures and turrets, is impressive.

The religious heritage of Germany is widely represented in Leipzig. Attracts the attention of tourists Old city temple - church Saint Nicholas built in the 12th century. But the most famous is the church. Saint Thomas built in the 14th century in the Gothic style. It was in this temple that the famous boys' choir was located, which was led by the great composer I. Bach for more than 25 years. Here, the remains of the famous organist rest on the altar.

unique architectural monument counts Golicer Castle. The majestic mansion impresses with the richness of its interior decoration. In Leipzig there is also a house-museum F. Mendelssohn kept in its original form. The composer's personal belongings (furniture, sheet music, letters, portraits, etc.) are exhibited here.

When visiting Leipzig, you should definitely look into the described by Goethe in "Fauste" wine cellar Auerbachskeller.

Also draw attention interesting museums cities - the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Ancient History and others. The rich cultural life of Lepzig is symbolized by the famous Philharmonic Gewandhaus, drama theatre Schauspielhaus, the opera house and numerous cabarets, the performances of which will remain in your memory for a long time.

Nutrition

Attractive restaurants, cafes and other gastronomic establishments are located in Leipzig at every turn. The restaurant stands out with its original design and, of course, incomparable menu. Stadtpfeiffer. Having a good time in botanical garden, you can have a delicious lunch in a nearby fine restaurant Zunftkeller. The menu of these restaurants offers a huge selection of delicious dishes of national Saxon cuisine. Excellent roast beef soaked in vinegar and spices, roast beef with raisin sauce, meat dumplings and other dishes will delight any gourmet. Air cakes are considered to be a classic Leipzig dish. Lerchen, buns Reformationsbrotchen, curd balls Quarkkeulchen. But the most popular dish in this Saxon city is Leipziger Allerley- vegetable mix. Literally, the name of this dish is translated as “Leipzig stuff”.

Fans of European cuisine can also be recommended to visit the delicious Italian restaurant Da Vito. Next to the Old Town Hall is a great international restaurant. On the menu of this establishment, you can see Saxon roasts, Russian borscht, French soups, Italian pasta, and Japanese sushi. The breadth of the choice of drinks in the bar of the restaurant is amazing.

The restaurant is also popular. Seasons where chefs offer visitors to try familiar dishes according to new recipes. A huge selection of elite wines and cognacs will delight connoisseurs of these drinks.

Leipzig boasts a comparatively low prices for food in restaurants. average price for lunch is 15-25 €. You can have a bite to eat in one of the many cafes for 10 €.

Accommodation

Beautiful ancient Leipzig offers a wide range of hotels for tourists to stay. Most of the hotels located here are classified as 4 *. The most popular tourist establishments are Royal International Leipzig, Best Western Hotel Leipzig City Center and Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof Leipzig. The clients of these hotels are provided with magnificent spacious rooms with a full range of necessary furniture and equipment. Each room has satellite TV, internet, refrigerator, air conditioning, private bathroom. In addition, for an additional fee, customers can use the services of gyms, saunas, fitness clubs, spas and other sports and entertainment facilities of hotels. The cost of living in such hotels varies from 90 € to 200 € per day.

There are also many cheaper accommodation options. Inexpensive hostels and guesthouses also offer quite comfortable rooms, the prices of which are significantly lower than those of famous hotels. One day will cost 50-120 €.

Entertainment and recreation

Apart from cultural program in the wonderful theaters and museums of the city and visits to the main attractions Leipzig offers a huge selection of sports activities. Many tourists, especially young people, prefer leisure, exciting hiking and cycling tours in the picturesque surroundings of Leipzig are especially popular. Unforgettable experiences await you in beautiful amusement and recreation parks with many attractions and sports fields. Especially in such parks, frisky kids will like it. Families with young children should definitely visit the famous Leipzig Zoo. In that picturesque place more than 1000 individuals of different representatives of the fauna of Europe live. Young guests here are offered not only to get to know the animals better, but also to feed them and even take pictures as a keepsake.

Fans of eco-tourism will undoubtedly enjoy the amazing park Wildpark Leipzig. In its dense shade you can hide from the summer heat. There are a huge number of equipped picnic areas.

most popular entertainment center not only among citizens, but also foreign guests counts Kinobar Prager Fruehling. A huge number of rides, playrooms, restaurants and bars will delight even an adult, and there is nothing to say about kids. You can get another dose of adrenaline in the blood in the park extreme entertainment Belantis.

For several years now, Leipzig has been hosting one of the most unusual and major holidays - Wave-Gotik-Treffen(festival of gothic culture). Several tens of thousands of fans of this subculture from all over the world come to Leipzig for four days. The festival is accompanied by theatrical performances, concerts and other events related to Gothic culture.

Purchases

Leipzig has been famous for its trade fairs for about a millennium. Here are the largest shopping areas in all of Saxony. The main shopping street is Peterstrasse. According to some experts, it is this street that is considered the most visited in all of Germany. Numerous shops are located here - from elite boutiques to small souvenir shops. You can lighten your wallet on the streets Nikolaistrasse, Grimmaische Strasse and Hainstrasse.

Unforgettable shopping will provide you with 45 passages of Leipzig. The most popular are Mädlerpassage, Messehaus Passage, Koenigshaus Passage and Speck's Hof Passage. Here you can enjoy not only pleasant shopping, but also the unusual architecture of buildings.

The largest shopping area in Leipzig is the famous " Promenade", located in the building of the central railway station. More than 140 shops, restaurants and cafes are open to the public until 22:00. A huge glass dome will protect you from bad weather.

Numerous flea markets are scattered throughout the city, offering visitors various goods at the lowest prices. Seasonal markets are in demand before the holidays. But the most famous is the Leipzig Christmas Market, which opens in the last week of November and surprises passers-by with its fragrant pastries and incomparable punch until Christmas itself.

Transport

According to statistics, Leipzig is one of the ten cities in Europe with the most comfortable public transport. Urban Passenger Transportation provide numerous bus and tram routes that cover the entire city area. Tickets to public transport must be purchased in advance. Best buy daytime travel document, allowing you to move on all modes of transport all day long. Such a ticket costs only 5 €.

Some tourists prefer to travel around the city by taxi. It is worth noting that in Germany this transport is quite expensive. One trip around the center of Leipzig can cost 10 €.

Leipzig is an important railway junction that connects West and East Germany. High speed trains Leipzig is connected to major German cities (Frankfurt, Dresden, Munich, Berlin, Hamburg, Dresden). The average cost of traveling by train is about 60 €.

Near Leipzig there is an airport that serves not only domestic, but also international flights. By air, the city is connected with major settlements not only Germany, but also neighboring countries. Flights are provided by such famous airlines as Lufthansa, AirBerlin, German WingsandCondor and cirrus.

Connection

The communication and telecommunications system in Leipzig is established on the basis of modern technologies. Many media outlets use the city as a base for their headquarters. Cellular communication has been intensively developed. For many years, over a dozen mobile companies have provided excellent mobile communications in Leipzig. Russian operators have access to roaming service in Leipzig. An outgoing call to Russian cities will cost about 2 € per minute.

In terms of popularity among the population, network technologies, which have been intensively developed all over the world, are slowly coming to the forefront. A huge number of Internet cafes, equipped with modern technology, offer visitors a wide range of services. One hour of using the Internet will cost 3 €. Clients of large hotels can use free wireless internet WiFi.

The fixed telephone network is not forgotten here either. With the help of a payphone (and there are more than enough of them on city streets), you can make an international call. To do this, you can use coins or phone cards that are available in any mall, store or kiosk. Their cost depends on the number of minutes provided and varies from 3 € to 20 €.

Security

Beautiful Leipzig is considered one of the safest cities in East Germany. Most of the crimes committed are petty theft and fraud.

Foreign tourists are strongly advised not to take with them on excursions and recreational activities large sums money, do not wear expensive jewelry. It would be wiser to leave valuables in the hotel, so as not to attract the attention of cunning pickpockets.

Business climate

Leipzig is considered one of the most convenient cities for business development. It is perfect for organizing the largest exhibitions, fairs and other events. Exhibition activities bring about a quarter of all income to the city's economy.

Most investors prefer to invest in commercial real estate. Supermarkets, shopping centers and complexes bring substantial profits to their owners. The experience of building modern hotel complexes and car dealerships is also practiced. After all, Saxony is famous for its huge number of automotive enterprises. Such objects bring a net income of 8% per annum, and this is a good indicator of profitability.

The property

Leipzig real estate is attractive to foreign buyers not only because of its beautiful geographic location, mild climate, developed economy, but also low prices compared to the cities of West Germany. Often, residential premises in Leipzig are two, three, or even four times lower than in Munich or Frankfurt am Main. True, buying a home in this wonderful Saxon city is very, very difficult. The offer is limited due to the fact that almost no new houses are being built, and objects appearing on the secondary market are sold out very quickly.

Prices for new apartments in Leipzig are about 3,500 € per square meter, for secondary housing you will have to pay from 2,000 € to 2,800 € - depending on the area where the dwelling is located.

The rental housing market has become very popular in Leipzig. So, for a one-room comfortable apartment, you need to pay about 600-800 € per month.

Beautiful Leipzig has everything you need for a pleasant and exciting holiday: a huge number of historical sights, rich cultural life, amazing nature, entertainment. However, it is worth remembering that the weather in the city is extremely unstable. Therefore, going on vacation to this wonderful Saxon town, you need to take care of a set of warm clothes.

The purchase of souvenirs is carried out only for the national currency - the euro. You can exchange foreign money both at home and in any bank in the city.

The excellent quality of Leipzig's roads allows many foreigners to take advantage of the unique opportunity to drive through the legendary streets themselves. beautiful city on a rented car. To draw up a rental agreement, the driver must provide an international certificate, a passport and the required deposit.

Leipzig is one of the cleanest cities in Germany. The order here is monitored both day and night. For a cigarette butt or a piece of paper carelessly thrown past the urn, you can get a large fine here.

509,000 inhabitants

Leipzig is a special city. More than three hundred years separate the first mention of a small fortress at the crossroads of important trade routes and the granting of the "Great Fair Privilege", which made the city one of the most important imperial trading centers. Between these events - and the status of a trading town, and the possession of silver mines in the Ore Mountains, and the creation of a third German university. Since 1497, imperial fairs have been regularly held in the city, to which merchants from all over Europe flock (now this continues, the territory of the exhibition center in Leipzig is huge, and annually hosts a huge number of different exhibitions and fairs). It is this starting point for the creation of the Leipzig that we see now.

City coat of arms

Around the market square

Center of old Leipzig . On the east side is town hall, built at the beginning of the 16th century is a true testament to the financial power of the city. The city council building was built in 1556 and is one of the most famous examples administrative buildings in the Renaissance style. The work was personally supervised by the burgomaster of Leipzig, Hieronymus Lotter.

old town hall

The result was a three-story building with arcades on the lower floor. The tower of the town hall is located a little asymmetrically: there are two transverse pediments to the left of it, and four to the right. The baroque top of the tower dates back to the 18th century, while the bay window on the south side, as well as the gallery, were added at the beginning of the twentieth century.

old town hall

Since 1911, the City Museum has been located in the Old Town Hall, visiting which you can see the main halls of the Old Town Hall. Not far from the town hall is museum of fine arts , which contains a rich collection of paintings and sculptures.

« royal house is located on the south side of the square. The building was built in the 16th century and rebuilt in the Baroque style in the 18th century. The house got its name due to the fact that the crowned persons who came to Leipzig stayed here. Among them is our Peter the Great, his rival, King Charles 12 of Sweden (several years later), Napoleon before the battle of 1813.

Church of Saint Thomas

Church of Saint Thomas - the main place of pilgrimage for fans of the great Bach. The late Gothic hall church is decorated with a baroque turret. This white elegant building is famous for the fact that one of the most famous boys' choirs in the world (along with the Vienna one) was created here, for the fact that one of the greatest composers, Johann Sebastian Bach, served here. There he is buried in the altar.

The church on this site was already known in the 12th century. In the 13th century, an Augustinian monastery appeared and the church was rebuilt, and this lasted for several centuries. By the end of the 15th century, the modern design appears. Pay attention to the magnificent mesh vaults. The baroque top of the tower dates back to the early 18th century.

Opposite the church there is a monument to the musician, and across the road is the Bach Archive Museum, where you can see the furniture, instruments, and recordings of the composer during his stay in Leipzig. It is worth noting that it was in Leipzig that he spent most of his life and served as a cantor in the Church of St. Thomas for 27 years. Unfortunately, none of the organs Bach played in the city have survived.

New monument to Bach

Next to the church is a monument to the composer, erected here in 1908. The first monument to Bach was erected in the city in 1843 by order of another composer and cantor of the church, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy. It was he who, two years earlier, actually pulled the works of Bach out of hundred-year-old oblivion by playing “The St. Matthew Passion” in the church of St. Thomas.
At the end of the 19th century, another monument to Bach appeared in the church: a stained-glass window with a portrait of the composer.

Bach stained glass

Passing by the imposing bank building, the former trading house "Topaz", you can walk to the oldest coffee house in Leipzig (the second oldest in Europe) - " coffee tree ».

The cafe got its name from the decor above the entrance: a coffee tree, an angel with a cup of coffee and a Turk. The coffee house itself has been located here since 1694, and August the Strong himself, the famous Duke of Saxony and King of Poland, whose stormy energy we owe the appearance of the magnificent ensemble of Dresden, first tasted coffee here. By the way, this beautiful relief above the entrance to the cafe was created by a student of Balthazar Permoser, one of the creators of the Dresden Zwinger.

Decoration of the oldest Saxon cafe

As in any fair city, Leipzig has a huge number of passages that were built specifically for the convenience of trade and the supply of goods. Thus, in the city appeared passages that became his real calling card. Many of them were rebuilt in the 19th century, modernized and ennobled. It is always interesting to walk among such houses: these are whole rows of courtyards, passing one into another, with real streets and shops.

Passage of the Spexhof

One of these interesting passages is Speckshof - the first private fairground in the city, its owner was the merchant Maximilian Speks von Sternburg. The modern passage was built for quite a long time, in several stages, separated by the First World War and the difficult post-war years. Only the name remains in memory of the first owner Shpeks. At that time it was one of the largest fair premises. After the transfer of fairgrounds outside historical center, shopping and office premises were placed in passages similar to the Speks Courtyard.

Rike Trading House

Opposite - the most original trading house Riquethaus. the Art Nouveau building was built at the beginning of the twentieth century by order of the Riquet trading house, which carried colonial goods. Elephant heads above the entrance once served as the identification of a chocolate factory owned by Rika. Now you can drink good coffee here.

Modern with an oriental touch

There is a Baroque building next to the Specks Hof old Stock Exchange on the Naschmarkt . It is very beautifully decorated on the outside, but has long been serving not the world of finance and raw materials, but the muse: a concert hall is located here. The Old Stock Exchange is the only baroque building in the city that has survived. Opposite - a monument to the main student of the University of Leipzig, I.-V. Goethe who looks in the direction of his favorite place in the city: Auerbach's tavern.

old exchange

Near market square and Naschmarkt there is a passage glorified by Goethe in his work Faust. More precisely, Goethe was describing a tavern on the site of a modern arcade. But at the end of the 19th century, the shopping center " M adler Passage ” was built by the leather goods manufacturer Anton Mädler on the site of the former Auerbach courtyards, which attracted the German genius so much. The four-storey building is connected with two more passages - royal and exhibition, and is a real city within a city. At the crossroads of three passages there is a "rotunda" where a carillon made of Meissen porcelain was installed, which plays music every hour.

During the construction of the famous auerbach squash, in which one of the scenes of Faust took place, went underground, while being sufficiently expanded and rebuilt. But it exists, and they still show how you can fly on a barrel, and for a lot of money. The name Auerbach reminds us of the former courtyards that were on this site, more precisely of the wine shop opened here in 1525 by the professor of medicine, university rector and city councilor Heinrich Strömer from the town of Auerbach. Later, a huge trading yard appeared here, and here they sold mainly luxury goods, as they do now.

They say that it was in 1525 that Dr. Faust, who visited the Leipzig fair, also visited a tavern, where he rode a barrel. Paintings about this story appear in the seventeenth century, but Auerbach's tavern became famous only after the appearance of Goethe's Faust.

In the passage about Faust and Mephistopheles, the sculptural scenes from the work that guard the entrance to the tavern since 1913 and the Mephisto cafe, owned by the Aeursbach tavern, but already at normal prices, are reminiscent. If you go there, don't forget to wait for Mephistopheles. He goes there sometimes.

The university is also nearby. But before you go there, you need to go to Church of St. Nicholas . Very beautiful design of this oldest surviving church in the city, which is also the largest church in the city. It was first mentioned in the middle of the 12th century. The old Gothic church was rebuilt in the 18th century in the spirit of classicism.

The church has become world famous since October 1989, when protesters against the division of Germany took to the streets from here. It all started back in 1981, when parishioners gathered here for peaceful "prayers on Mondays", and ended with a revolution without violence, when at the end of September 1989 more than 70 thousand people came to pray.

Augustusplatz

The square is named after King Friedrich August 1 of Saxony. Cultural Center– museum, theatre, augusteum, post office, university – all in one place.

University was founded in 1406 by Margrave Frederick the Warlike. The building was built according to the project of Karl-Friedrich Schinkel on the site of the former Paulin monastery, in which the university was located until that time. One of the famous students was Johann Wolfgang Goethe.

Opera It was built on the site of the New Theater destroyed during the war. At the opening in 1960, they staged The Meistersingers by Wagner, who was born in Leipzig. By the way, the bronze bust of Wagner stands behind the opera in a romantic square. The original was once made by Max Klinger at the beginning of the 20th century.

Opera

Gewandhaus. The new Gewandhaus was built in 1981. The foyer and the concert hall are decorated with music-themed paintings. Leipzig's most important concert hall in terms of music. The first concerts were organized by merchants on the top floor of the cloth house in 1743. On November 25, 1781, the first concert hall was opened, whose fame spread throughout the world after Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy became bandmaster there. In front of the Gewandhaus building, new monument, instead of the old one destroyed by the Nazis. Not far on Goldschmidstrasse is the Mendelssohn House Museum.

The second building of the Gewandhaus

Leipzig train station also applies to the sights of the city. It recently celebrated its centenary. The length of the facade is 298 meters. 21 tracks, the length of the platform connecting all the tracks is 267 meters. The confusing history of the railway itself: there were branches of trains from Prussia and trains from Saxony. Everything was once clearly divided, so a new and large station was required. And although railway communication between Dresden and Leipzig was opened in 1839, the station was built in 1915, and there are 2 in total: two entrances, two facades, two waiting rooms. This is precisely the result of the fact that part of the tracks belonged to Saxony, and part to Prussia: the "Saxon-Prussian railway war."

In 2006, work was carried out to reconstruct the station, and now everything is much simpler: an old building with modern filling and a huge shopping center.

Russian church St. Alexis stands near the area where the Battle of the Nations took place - one of the hardest battles against Napoleon in 1813. The church serves not only as a temple, but also as a reminder of the Russian soldiers who died in the battle. In terms of its architecture, this is a hipped-roof church, the model of which was the Church of the Ascension in Kolomenskoye.

Monument to the Battle of Nations - a huge monument was built in 15 years by 1913 for the anniversary of the 100th anniversary of the victory over Napoleon. The massive colossus, built for the centenary of the battle of nations, is made of granite, cost 6 million gold marks and weighs a huge number of tons.

Monument to the Battle of Nations

The monument is richly decorated with various sculptures and bas-reliefs, reminding us of the victory over Napoleon. Inside, the room is divided into 3 parts: the crypt - honoring the memory of the dead, the hall of fame - praising the victory of the coalition and military qualities, and the dome - showing the return of the soldiers home.

Monument to the Battle of Nations

The sights of Leipzig do not end there. In the city itself and its environs you can find many interesting palaces and castles, churches and cities. Saxony is an interesting country.

In free time from obligatory sights:

In addition to visiting the recommended museums and sightseeing listed, take a stroll through the arcades. There are 19 of them left, and I told you about three of them, go around the old city along the boulevard: on the site of the fortress walls there is a beautiful park where you can spend time among the greenery, at the same time find monuments to prominent people associated with the city. You already know where the monument to Goethe is, but where there is Goethe, you can also find Schiller, go in search of him. Yes, and the old monument to Bach has not gone anywhere, and the house of Mendelssohn Bartholdy, and the first skyscraper. built in the twenties.
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