Top Attractions in Leipzig

Leipzig Essentials

Leipzig's identity is defined by its musical legacy and pivotal role in German history. St. Thomas Church holds the tomb of J.S. Bach, while St. Nicholas Church served as the cradle of the 1989 peaceful revolution. The city features diverse landmarks, from the colossal Monument to the Battle of the Nations to the Renaissance-style Old Town Hall. Cultural sites include the Gewandhaus concert hall and the Spinnerei, an industrial cotton mill repurposed as an art complex. The historic Mädler Passage offers a glimpse into Leipzig’s trade fair heritage.

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Monument to the Battle of the Nations

The Monument to the Battle of the Nations is a monument in Leipzig, Germany, to the 1813 Battle of Leipzig, also known as the Battle of the…

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St. Thomas Church

The St. Thomas Church is a Lutheran church in Leipzig, Germany, located at the western part of the inner city ring road in Leipzig's central…

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Old Town Hall

This magnificent Renaissance building in not only the focal point of the Market Square, it is also the very first building that was built…

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St. Nicholas Church

The St. Nicholas Church is one of the major churches of central Leipzig, Germany.

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Leipzig Zoological Garden

Leipzig Zoological Garden, or Leipzig Zoo is a zoo in Leipzig`s district Mitte, Germany. It was first opened on June 9, 1878.

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Gewandhaus

Gewandhaus is a concert hall in Leipzig, the home of the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra.

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Leipzig Opera

Established in the 17th century, this is the third oldest opera house in Europe.

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Leipzig Cotton Mill

The Leipziger Baumwollspinnerei is an industrial site in Leipzig, Germany.

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“Runde Ecke” Memorial Museum

The offices of the Ministry for State Security of East Germany are open to public as a museum pointing to dangers of the former regime.

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Bach Museum

Set in the historical Bosehouse, one of the oldest buildings on the square, the museum is devoted to the famous German composer Johann…

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Mädler Passage

Built by Anton Mädler, this hip shopping arcade with exhibition halls is set above the famous Auerbach’s Cellar.

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Russian Orthodox Church

This outstanding building is devoted to the Russians who died in the Battle of Nations in 1813.

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Leipzig Panometer

The Leipzig Panometer is an attraction in Leipzig, Germany. It is a visual panorama displayed inside a former gasometer, accompanied by a…

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