Leipzig

Leipzig, in East Germany, is renowned for its rich multicultural history. That is why it often falls under the radar of travelers.

Due to a very convenient location of Leipzig, it is possible to see this city within one day while traveling around Germany and Czech Republic. You can get to Leipzig from Prague, Dresden or Berlin just in a couple of hours.

Cheap bus and train tickets to Leipzig are available on the website   www.GoEuro.com.

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I arrived in Leipzig by train and got out at the stylish railway station that I could not help but admire. It is also a shopping mall, at the same time, called Promenaden Hauptbahnhof, with a supermarket and big variety of stores and cafes.

Leipzig Market Square

What to see in Leipzig? All the attractions of Leipzig are concentrated in the center. When you reach the Downtown area, you will immediately find yourself at Leipzig Market Square, the iconic location of the city center. In winter, it also hosts a Christmas market, which is considered one of the most beautiful markets in Europe. Christmas decorations can be seen starting from early December, and after Christmas, the markets are immediately removed. So, if you are going to Germany on a New Year's holidays, you will not manage to see its Christmas decoration.

The old Town Hall, dating back to the 16th century, is also located in the Market Square. It has the museum, where visitors can learn more about the history of Leipzig.

By the way, many outstanding people were born and raised in this city: the great philosopher, Leibniz, such famous composers as Johann Bach and Richard Wagner, and lots of others.

Thomaskirche

One of the main attractions of Leipzig is the House of J. S. Bach, where you can see the instruments, furniture and the notes of the composer. There is also a souvenir shop and a cafe. You also can attend an instrumental concert taking place in the House of J. S. Bach.

Leipzig is the city where Bach spent most of his life. He served in the church of St. Thomas (Tomaskirche) for 27 years. And it is in the altar of this church that J. S. Bach is buried, and in front of the church, there is a monument to the great composer.

The Church of St. Thomas, opened in 1496, is the place where Bach used to play his compositions and worked as a music director.

Here, in the Church of St. Thomas that Martin Luther did his sermons at Pentecost. This exquisite building is the oldest and largest church in the city.

The monument of the Battle of the Nations in Leipzig was put up in 1913 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the victory over Napoleon and his retreat from Germany. From the height of 91 m, visitors can climb 500 stairs to the top, where they can admire a magnificent view of the city.

Inside, there is also a plenty of historical information about the battle of 1813, which finally decided the course of the war. It was one of the last strongholds in the city during the Great Patriotic War, and even Hitler often visited it.

Nikolaikirche

Beside the Church of St. Thomas, there is another church in Leipzig that deserves attention — the Church of St. Nicholas. It is the most famous church in the city and also one of the largest church buildings in Leipzig.

The Church of St. Nicholas is in a 3-minute walk from Bach Museum.

Leipzig museums

Among the museums of Leipzig, worth seeing are Museen im Grassi, Museum der bildenden Künste and Naturkundemuseum.

Leipzig Zoo

If you are with children, you can visit the Leipzig Zoo. It is located almost in the city center (5 minutes from Leipzig Central Station).

The cost of a ticket in summer is €21 for adults and €13 for children, in winter €17 and €10.