City, which at the first moment looked like a simple German town, turned out to be a major intellectual and cultural center! Leipzig's well-preserved buildings, rich history, and world-known personalities make it a truly admirable German city! Prepare at least one very long day for it because it has more than 15 amazing places to show you!

About Leipzig

Officially established in the 12th century, Leipzig has had a long and very interesting, but also complicated road. Because of Leipzig's central geographic situation, already from the beginning, it has been one of the most important trading cities in Europe. It is a major industrial center and transport junction and has attracted attention from the very beginning.

Besides the trading and great transport infrastructure, Leipzig has never forgotten about science, culture, and music. Leipzig is considered to be one of the most important cities of music. It was a hometown for several world-known personalities and a place for knowledge for thousands of people. It has everything for the best education – the Leipzig University, many academies, museums, and Europe's largest libraries specializing in education. There is no doubt that Leipzig is worth a visit.

How to get there

Leipzig is located in east Germany, about 180km from Berlin, and is very well connected with Hamburg, Cologne, and even Munich. There exist not only good highway roads but also very well made public transportation infrastructure. In Leipzig, you can find Europes largest railway station, which makes this city very accessible.

Leipzig is also situated not so far away from Poland and the Czech Republic borders, which makes it very interesting for many tourists from neighboring countries. Because of the international high-speed train system, Leipzig is a very well and easily reachable city. You can travel by car, train, and bus. You have all possibilities.

Near Leipzig, you can also find Leipzig/Halle Airport, which offers many cheap and interesting international flights. Nevertheless, it's a very small airport, from which you can't expect too much.

15 Things to see

1. Leipzig Hauptbahnhof

It's Leipzig's Central Railway Station and whether you come by car or train, this is a must-see! Leipzig Hauptbahnhof is Europe's largest railway station measured by floor area and was even ranked as one of the best stations in Europe. It was finished in 1915 and till nowadays is one of the major stations in Germany. You can find there many different shops and cafes, but on platform 24, visit some older trains.

2. Marktplatz and Old Town Hall

Marktplatz is a Market Square and a very popular meeting point in the city center. It's a place for the most important events. Every December you can find here also one of the most traditional and beautiful Christmas markets in Europe. For the first time, it took place here in 1458.

On the Marktplatz are situated also many important buildings, such as The Old Town Hall and the Museum of City History. The Town Hall was built in 1557 and is known as one of the most beautiful German Renaissance town halls. It is well worth a visit!

3. Barefoot Lane (Barfußgäßchen)

Barefoot Lane is a tiny street that you can easily see from the Marktplatz. This street is famous because it is lined with restaurants and bars one after the other. It's a very touristy and loud street, but even locals come here to enjoy some good german beer.

4. Alte Börse and Goethe Memorial

The Alte Börse, in English known as the Old Stock Exchange, was built in the 17th century and is Leipzig's oldest assembly building for merchants in baroque style. It was built to have a neutral place for business and seal deals but nowadays is used for different musical and literary events, lectures, company conferences and presentations, and private celebrations.

In front of the Alte Börse stands on a high granite pedestal a bronze statue - the Goethe Memorial. It represents Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, who was studying in Leipzig for almost 3 years.

5. St Thomas Church and Bach Memorial

The St Thomas Church is one of Leipzig's top attractions. It has an 800-years rich history and is strongly associated with several well-known composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach, Felix Mendelssohn, and Richard Wagner. However, it is most famous for being a place where Johann Sebastian Bach worked for 27 years. He led here the St Thomas Choir and wrote most of his works. The Church has buried Bach's remains and placed a Bach Monument.

6. Mädler-Passage

Mädler-Passage is a unique, more than 100 years old passage - an exhibition hub and trading center. It is Leipzig's most elegant, impressive, and famous shopping promenade. With its 13 meters high glass roof and second oldest Leipzigs restaurant and wine cellar, it is called a world-class architectural masterpiece.

7. St Nicholas Church

Founded in 1165, it is one of the oldest, largest, and most important churches in Leipzig. St Nicholas Church is the symbol of the Peaceful Revolution and the place, where Monday demonstrations began. It is a place that has given hope to thousands of people and where people could come together to pray for peace.

8. Augustusplatz and Mendebrunnen

Augustplatz is the largest and one of the most famous squares in Leipzig. It's a beautiful place where many impressive and historic buildings like the opera house, the concert hall, and the University of Leipzig is located.

On the southern side of Augustplatz, in front of the concert hall, is located the largest fountain in Leipzig – Mendebrunnen. It was erected in 1886 and till nowadays impresses with its large size and beautiful details.

9. Leipzig University

Leipzig University, which is also situated on the Augustplatz, I wanted to highlight especially cause it is is one of the oldest universities not only in Germany but also in the whole world! It was founded in 1409 and has worked till nowadays without any long interruption. Besides the 4 original faculties (Faculty of Art, Theology, Medicine, and Law), in 600 years the University has grown a lot. Now it has 10 more faculties and has produced many notable persons.

10. New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus)

The New Town Hall is the seat of the Leipzig city administration since 1905. It's one of the most important municipal buildings and has the tallest city hall tower in whole Germany – 114,8 meters. Nevertheless, it impresses with its grand size and historicism architecture.

11. Federal Administrative Court

The next grand building is just a 5-minute walk away from the New Town Hall. Federal Administrative Court - as the name already says, it's the seat of the highest administrative court in Germany. Not only does this sound impressive, but the building itself leaves its visitors speechless! The Court was built between 1888 and 1895 and was designed in the late historicism, Italian Renaissance, and French Baroque architectures.

12. St Peter's Church

Also called the Old St Peter's Church, it is a small but very beautiful Lutheran parish and church near the center of the town. It was built in the Gothic style and opened its doors in 1882. For every Gothic architecture lover like me, it's a must-see!

13. Karl-Heine Kanal

The Karl Heine Canal in the west of Leipzig is an approximately 3,3km long artificial watercourse. It's one of the best know places for locals and tourists, who love long walks and industrial architecture. In summer you can do here a boat or sup ride, listen to some amateur concerts and enjoy the sunset. It's a famous place for families and dog owners.

14. Battle of the Nations Monument

Battle of the Nations Monument is a sight that makes me want to come here again! No hesitation that Leipzig is a very beautiful and interesting city, but for this monument, I wasn't prepared! It's so huge, powerful, and impressive! My most favorite place in Leipzig!

Battle of the Nations Monument (German: Völkerschlachtdenkmal) is a 91 meters tall monument and memorial to honor the fallen of the Battle of the Nation in 1813. It was the largest and most bloody battle in Europe before World War I. The Monument was built 15 years and was finally completed in 1913 for the 100th anniversary of the battle. It contains more than 500 steps and several viewing platforms from which you can admire Leipzig and its surrounding.

15. Südfriedhof

Last, but not least worth visiting sight in Leipzig is Südfriedhof. I know, I know, it will sound very strange to you, but Germany has one of the most beautiful cemeteries that I have ever seen. Very oft, especially in summer, people choose to go to the cemetery to have a peaceful, pleasant walk. Cemeteries here are clean and well organized and oft called park-cemeteries. There are many benches to sit in and statues to admire.

Now let's go back to our last amazing must-see place in Leipzig – the Südfriedhof. It is the biggest (about 80 hectares) cemetery in Leipzig. In 2016 it celebrated a big anniversary – 130 years. The Südfriedhof cemetery has approximately 9000 rhododendrons, several individually designed park parts, countless graves of important Leipzig personalities, and one very impressive crematorium. I recommend taking the time to have a walk through this beautiful place. It's so stunning!

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