Leipzig Vacation & Tourism Guide
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1. Leipzig Guesthouse
Real Traveler Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 36 reviews from 1 source
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"The place is good, though the location is not at all recommended, because it is a quite shabby area of the city." — source Hostelworld
" Our double room was really big, nice equipped, clean and - come on, where do you have a bouquet of lilies on your table?" — source Hostelworld
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1. Altes Rathaus
... less the heart of the city. Visually, it is ruled by the magnificent Rathaus, which was built under the Elector Clemens August. The foundation stone was laid in 1737. The building was constructed by court builder Michel Lev... more
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2. Museum zum Arabischen Coffe Baum
... is one of Europe's oldest cafe-restaurants and attracts visitors from all over the world. Yet it is not just a cafe. With its fantastic coffee and unique smells and fragrances it is a magnet for tourists. Next to the cafe i... more
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3. Gewandhaus zu Leipzig
... still suffer because of the crazy and tasteless buildings of architects from the former GDR. When you see the Neue Gewandhaus, it is pleasing to know that there are also interesting constructions like these by modern archit... more
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4. Auerbachs Keller
... visitor to Leipzig, Auerbach's Keller is famous for having inspired parts of Goethe's epic play, Faust. This place still places great emphasis on tradition, meaning that the food is typical, hearty Saxon fare with a focus o... more
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5. Alter Johannisfriedhof
... cemetery makes for an interesting stop for two reasons: visitors can relax well away from the hustle and bustle of the city center and at the same time learn a great deal about the past. The Alte Johannisfriedhof was first... more
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6. Völkerschlachtdenkmal
Largest war memorial ... more
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7. Museum in der Runden Ecke
Original office of the secret police. The building now presents these police ... more
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8. Russische Gedächtniskirche
... plurality is reflected in its churches. The Russische Gedächtniskirche is situated near the War Memorial and is supposed to commemorate the Russian soldiers who fell in the massacre. Its exterior is very interesting. Y... more
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9. Museum für Kunsthandwerk
... of Musical Instruments and the Museum of Ethnology, this museum is housed within the Grassimuseum . Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo works fill every nook and cranny of the exhibition halls, and the international diversity o... more
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10. Old City Hall
This impressive Renaissance building is the site of the ... more
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