Location: Leipzig
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It’s always hard to fill the shoes of someone who used to do your job very well. If you’re the choirmaster at St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, guess whose shoes you have to fill? Bach’s. (No pressure.) Leipzig is closely connected to classical music—Wagner was born here, and Mendelssohn established a conservatory here in 1843. If you’re more of a melancholy, contemporary type, visit during the Wave-Gotik-Treffen, billed as the world’s largest "dark" (Goth, industrial, punk, etc.) music festival.
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1. Free Walking Tour Leipzig
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5.0 based on 246 reviews
Discover the spirit of a growing metropolis with Free Walking Tour Leipzig. Explore the major landmarks in the heart of the city, where history, music, and art blend together with the modern essence of contemporary life. Meeting point: Augustusplatz, in front of Mende Fountain. English Tour: every Monday, Wednesday, Friday Saturday and Sunday at 11 am + Every Saturday at 3 pm. German Tour: every day at 11 am. Also Every Saturday and Sunday at 3pm. Spanish Tour: Every Saturday at 11 am.
2. Leipzig Free Walking Tour
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
1hr 30min of discovering the secrets of Leipzig! Visit the sites and hear the stories of the events which have shaped the history of the city. Find out where Merkel, Goethe and Putin used to drink, why Bach was arrested, and more… The meeting point is the large fountain (Mende Fountain) in the square in front of the Gewandhaus symphony hall. Tour guide wearing an orange t shirt will be found there! Augustusplatz is very central and well connected / easily accessible by tram and S-Bahn.
3. Madle- Passage
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4.5 based on 484 reviews
Leipzig's most famous promenade provides numerous shopping opportunities.
Reviewed By KiwiNickJax - Auckland Central, New Zealand
Definitely a must do if you are visiting Leipzig. This arcade was built by Anton Madler 1912-13 and due to the popularity of the famous "Auerbachs Keller" below it, it was decided to incorporate it in the design. there is a statue of Faust at the entrance to the Keller. Tradition is that if you rub the foot of Faust you will one day return there. The food in Auerbachs is goo and well worth eating there. Great specialist shops in the "passage" in particular the wine and spirit shop. What is also worth doing is is the tour to the rooms that are closed to the public. Auerbachs Keller dates to the 1700's but there are rooms that date back to 1530 and a couple in which Martin Luther hid in, while avoiding the Catholic Church. Through another door and down some stairs will take yo back to the 1300's to a little cellar. Eerie.
4. St. Thomas Church
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4.5 based on 1,456 reviews
Bach served as the choirmaster at this church, to which his grave was moved in 1949, for the last 27 years of his life.
Reviewed By Fletch1946 - Fair Haven, United States
Thomaskirche is a beautiful church in downtown Leipzig. It is very close to the train station. Aside from being of historical interest, it as a pace where Johann Sebastian Bach led the famed Boys Choir for thirty years, where he wrote about one cantata week for those thirty years and is now (they think) buried.you can lear about that mystery when you visit. Worth your time.
5. Museum der Bildenden Kunste
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4.5 based on 212 reviews
This museum houses a spectacular collection of Renaissance painting.
Reviewed By samuel8248 - Nuremberg, Germany
Great museum, best one in the city for sure. Four floors of lots of artwork from renaissance, barroque and modernism. Takes hours to fully appreciate. Loved it
6. Zoo Leipzig
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4.5 based on 2,664 reviews
Erkunden Sie eine faszinierende Wildnis – mitten in Leipzig. Bei uns erleben Sie Artenvielfalt pur und naturnah gestaltete Lebensräume in sechs aufregenden Erlebniswelten. Sie erfahren, warum Natur- und Artenschutz wichtig sind und können 365 Tage im Jahr auf Entdeckungstour gehen.
Reviewed By kirstenw235 - Bad Homburg, Germany
I just spent the day at Zoo Leipzig with my 3 daughters, ages 10, 13, and 17. What a fantastic place! It took us about 6 hours to get through the entire zoo. As with most city zoos, space is at a premium, but this zoo is laid out well, the animals seem very happy, and there are multiple viewing opportunities at each exhibit. Nearly every single plaque is fully translated in English too, which is really great. Also, there are many Coronavirus precautions in place. Lots of sanitizing stations, and masks are required in all the buildings. Definitely a great way to spend the day! Highly recommended!!
7. Mendelssohn-Haus Leipzig
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4.5 based on 269 reviews
Classical music fans will appreciate a visit to Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's home (now a museum) and his music salon where we hold concerts every Sunday at 11:00. Find information about Mendelssohn's family, esp. about his sister Fanny Hensel.
Reviewed By DaleCheshire
This museum is a masterclass in how to construct a museum (and most in Germany are). Mendelssohn's house has been furnished, by and large, just how it was in the composer's day. There's a beautiful garden, too, welcoming staff and a tranquil atmosphere. A fully comprehensive monument to Mendelssohn, his wife and his sister. There is a room where you can 'conduct' some of his pieces and 'control' the 'orchestra', a room where you can listen to all of Mendelssohn's music and a garden house with a current temporary exhibition on Beethoven, with several of his pieces to listen to.
8. Market Square (Markt)
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4.5 based on 795 reviews
Reviewed By Dexterjjj - Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine
If you go to Leipzig you will find this place anyway! Very lovely, lot of good restaurants and souvenirs, must! Although for tourists in winter - you will see magnificient Christmas fair
9. Volkerschlachtdenkmal
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4.5 based on 2,081 reviews
Largest war memorial in Europe
Reviewed By Kacee2011
There is a bit of walking, but this was the highlight of my week. With the audio guide it was like re experiencing a history I knew little about. I usually avoid war memorials, but this one seemed so appropriate. It is hard to believe that very soon after this was erected (100 years after the actual battle), W.W. I began. When will they ever learn?
10. Gewandhaus zu Leipzig
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4.5 based on 319 reviews
Reviewed By Airyfairy7654 - Oxford, United Kingdom
Great modern concert hall with purposely planned tiered seating leading to good views of the stage Excellent acoustics and high quality conductors and orchestras. Interesting modern fresco in the foyer area. Very close to Leipzig central area.
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