{"id":20656,"date":"2022-02-14T19:46:36","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T17:46:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fromplacetoplace.travel\/?page_id=20656"},"modified":"2024-04-20T17:21:42","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T15:21:42","slug":"city-trip-to-leipzig","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fromplacetoplace.travel\/city-trip-to-leipzig\/","title":{"rendered":"City trip to Leipzig"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The largest city in Saxony is Leipzig. You can always go on a city trip to Leipzig, the city is simply unique and diverse culturally and historically, so you can always discover something new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The city of Leipzig was once built at the crossroads of important trade routes and developed into a transshipment point for goods. As early as 1497, the city was granted the trade fair privilege by Emperor Maximilian I and to this day the world meets at numerous trade fair events in the city.
The historic old town with its magnificent buildings, such as the Old Town Hall and St. Thomas Church, invites you to take a stroll through the city’s history. There are also architectural masterpieces from different eras to discover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There are many cultural attractions in the city. The city is home to a variety of museums, galleries, theaters and concert halls. The alternative art galleries, many independent theater groups and the lively music scene make the city an attractive destination not only for young visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leipzig is a city of music. Famous musicians such as Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Johann Sebastian Bach, Richard Wagner and Robert and Clara Schumann are associated with the city. Visitors can visit the places where these composers worked, such as the Bach Museum and the Mendelssohn House. The St. Thomas Boys Choir is world-famous and has been inspiring audiences with its singing since 1212.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leipzig is a green city with many parks and green spaces. The Clara Zetkin Park, the Rosental Park and the Leipzig Auwald are just a few examples of places where visitors can enjoy nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

City trip to Leipzig – excursion tips and places of interest<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Gewandhaus in Leipzig - pure musical enjoyment<\/div >\n

A large building complex on Augustusplatz attracts our attention. The building is the world-famous Gewandhaus zu Leipzig, one of the most outstanding musical venues in Germany.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Gewandhaus in Leipzig   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Old town Leipzig \u2013 a little stroll<\/div >\n

A stroll through the old town is a mandatory part of a weekend trip to Leipzig. We started without any plans and just had a look at interesting things on the way.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Old town Leipzig   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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An impressive monument \u2013 Monument to the Battle of the Nations in Leipzig<\/div >\n

I had read a fair bit about the Monument to the Battle of the Nations in Leipzig. But once again I found evidence that reading and experiencing are two very different things. I would have loved to see my face as our hop on hop off bus stopped in front of the monument.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Monument to the Battle of the Nations   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>

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Leipzig Zoo \u2013 my personal highlight in Leipzig!<\/div >\n

One of the most important entries on my Leipzig bucket list was the zoo. I have been watching so many documentaries about it on TV that it was crystal clear to me: This zoo is well worth a visit.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Leipzig Zoo   →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Book great experiences in the city<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Find a hotel in Leipzig<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Centrally located and well rated at Booking.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n