Leipzig

The largest city in Saxony masterfully combines creative impulses and commercial practicality. The heart of the Old Town is the Market Square, a venue for fairs, concerts, and street shows. Bronze statues of Goethe's "Faust" stand in the luxurious Mädler Passage, just steps away from the legendary Auerbach Cellar. At the Coffee Museum, they serve exquisite Baumkuchen.

The walls of St. Thomas Church, where Bach is buried, remember the live concerts of Mozart and Wagner. Music lovers make sure not to miss the performances of the Thomanerchor – the legendary boys' choir from Leipzig. The Bach Museum displays the composer's original music manuscripts according to a special schedule. In the Mendelssohn Museum, you can try your hand at a virtual orchestra.

Leipzig boasts two Town Halls. The New Town Hall is known for having the tallest intricately decorated belltower in Germany and its unique marble staircase. The Old Town Hall is famous for its elegant Renaissance facade and city museum. You can appreciate the beauty of the Old Town during a boat ride along the city's canals. In good weather, it's worth admiring the reflection of the impressive Monument to the Battle of the Nations in the water. Leipzig is particularly charming at sunset when viewed from the terrace on the 36th floor of the city cultural center.

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