Have you visited Leipzig, Germany? What is note-worthy about this city?

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Redneckgirl

The Leipzig Fair â€“ "trade fairs made-to-measure"
The Leipzig Fair is also known as the "mother of all trade fairs" and opened its new exhibition centre in 1996. In 1997 the trade fair celebrated the 500th anniversary of being granted the "Imperial Right to Hold Trade Fairs". The slogan of the Leipzig Fair: "trade fairs made-to-measure".

Zum Arabischen Coffe Baum
This is the oldest surviving coffee house and restaurant in Europe which has been continuously in operation. Today it is restaurant, cafe, and museum in one, documenting the history of the Saxons' proverbial love of coffee.

Mendelssohn House
Mendelssohn House is the only surviving residence of the composer Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, and the place where he died. Today, Mendelssohn House is a museum, where many exhibits including his original furniture are on display.

The Gewandhaus Orchestra, and the Leipzig Gewandhaus
The history of the Gewandhaus Orchestra began in 1743 with the "Great Concert". At the time it consisted of 16 musicians and was financed by 16 citizens of Leipzig. The world-famous ensemble of is also the Orchestra of the Leipzig Opera, it accompanies the cantatas at St Thomas's Church, and has already been on tour in four continents. Most renowned among the chamber music ensembles of the Orchestra is the Gewandhaus Quartet. Founded in 1809, it is the oldest string quartet in the world.

Monument to the Battle of the Nations
This largest memorial complex in Europe, with a viewing platform 91 metres above ground, was erected to commemorate the Battle of the Nations of 1813.

And much more!! Go to the homepage to see:
http://www.leipzig.de/int/en/

kat1605nrw

You can go canoeing on the river - I forget the name - which gives you a different view of the city.

Go see the Moritzbastei in the centre of the city, you can have a drink and a snack there in a fun atmosphere.

Also, the Haus der Geschichte is very insightful. After all, Leipzig is where the successful movement for German reunification started. There are excellent guides explaining things to you and showing you around - for free, as far as I remember.

The VÃ¶lkerschlachtdenkmal - well, many peole go, so do if you feel the need, but for me, it's not a must-see.

What you should do, however, is remember that Leipzig is the city in which Johann Sebastian Bach worked as "Thomaskantor" from 1723 to 1750. The Thomaner choir he headed back then is still one of the best, and if you get any chance, go hear one of their "Motette"-concerts in the Thomaskirche church. Fridays at 6.30 pm, Saturdays at 3 pm, it only costs a nominal fee to enter and concerts are excellent as well as not too long :o)

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomaskirche_%28Leipzig%29

Evan

I was just in Leipzig a few days ago, and I loved it! To be honest, I didn't really go after the sights of the city. Instead, I just enjoyed walking around. I walked around the whole center city area and soaked up the sights. There isn't much of an old town, because most of the city was bombed during the war, but there is still old streets with cobblestone, and some old buildings to be found.

But as far as specific sights to see, I suppose I can't really help. But if you like to walk, shop, and eat great food, you won't be dissapointed.

harryd

The best zoo in the country.

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