Sights in Leipzig
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Thomaskirche
Edit ThisThis is the senior of the two big civic churches, and the place where Johann Sebastian Bach served for the last 27 years of his life. Predominantly Gothic, the church has been altered down the centuries, notably by the addition of galleries in line with the Protestant emphasis on preaching. Its most remarkable feature remains the musical tradition: the “Thomanerchor”, which Bach once directed, can usually be heard on Fridays at 6pm., Saturdays at 3pm and during the Sunday service at 9.30am.
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Völkerschlachtdenkmal (Battle of Nations Memorial)
Edit ThisBattle of Nations Monument
photo by: Luke Moritz
Southeast of the city trams No. 15 and 20 led to the site of the Battle of Nations, where Napoleon was defeated by a combined army of Prussians, Austrians, Russians and Swedes in 1813. This defeat led to his exile on Elba island. A colossal monument was erected to commemorate the centenary of the victory. It can be ascended for a sweeping view over the city and the flat countyside.
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| openings: | May – Oct: 10am – 5pm, Nov – Apr 9am – 4pm. |
Leipzig Zoo
Edit ThisAt 11.50 euro/person, it's not cheap, but with the animals living in large, natural environments, it's worth the money. There's a large, multilevel aquarium and sprawling Pongoland too. The zoo map lists feeding times so the visitors can get a good look at the tigers and other carnivores. A large Asia section features Asian elephants and some tasty stir fry if lunch is on the agenda. The bratwurst inside the zoo isn't bad either, and more affordable.
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| accessibility: | downtown Leipzig/by train, etc |
Waldstrassenviertel
Edit ThisLike rarely any other city in Germany, Leipzig is the home of several very unique districts offering more than 10.000 listed buildings from the Wilhelminian era. As lokals call it “Waldstrassenviertel“ is just one of the biggest among them. A major example of this particular style from the late 19th century can be experienced in the Waldstrassenviertel district.
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| address: | Leipzig |
Altes Rathaus
Edit ThisThe Rathaus, built in the grandest German Renaissance style with elaborate gables, an asymmetrical tower and the longest inscription to be found on any building in the world, dominates the Market Place. The ground floor retains its traditional function as a covered walkway with shops; the upper storeys, long abandoned as the town hall, now house the local-history museum. The main reason for going in is to see the 53-metre-long “Festsaal” on the first floor. There you will find ornate chimneypieces and haughty portraits of the local mayors and Saxon dukes.
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| openings: | Tue 2-8pm, Wed – Sun 10am – 6pm |
Bach-Museum
Edit ThisDirectly across from the Thomanerkirche this museum houses an extensive show of mementoes of the great composer.
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Nikolaikirche
Edit ThisAlthough a sombre medieval structure from outside, the church’s interior is a real eye-grabber, its coffered vault supported by fluted columns whose capitals sprout like palm trees. The Nikolaikirche is one of the two main churches and a rallying point during the “Wende” in 1989.
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Egyptian Museum
Edit ThisWho would expect this? East of the Neues Rathaus you will find a surprisingly good Egyptian museum, containing finds from 19th century excavations by archeologists from Leipzig university.
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| address: | Schillergasse |
| openings: | Tue – Sat 1-5pm, Sun 10am – 1pm. |
