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Interesting places in Leipzig:Leipzig expanded rapidly towards one million inhabitants. Huge Grnderzeit areas were built, which mostly survived the war and post-war demolition. Nowadays these areas are unique in modern Germany. The decline of the number of inhabitants however remains a threat to these precious rich decorated remains of once Imperial Germany. Source: Press
- Old Town Hall
Leipzig's Old Town Hall was built in 1556 in the Renaissance style and remains one of Germany's largest. Located on the pretty main square of the city, it's a good orientation point
The Old City Hall was built 1556 by Hieronymus Lotter on basements of two Patrician houses. It is a beautiful Renaissance style building, 90 metres long with arcades (1906 - 09), six gables and a tower. In the 18th century the tower was enlarged and it received a Baroque spire. Till 1904 the Old City Hall was home of the city administration. Then it became home of the city museum
Most impressive is the huge Banquetting Hall with Renaissance interior (open fireplaces). I was surprised by the many fine works of medieval religious art: altars, paintings, wood-carved sculptures etc. Most of them were saved from churches which were deconstructed in Leipzig's surrounding. Very impressive are the rooms with interior from old Patrician houses. I also liked the treasure chamber (steep and narrow staircase!). Entrance fee is 2.50 Euro
This Renaissance building was erected in just nine month in 1556/57 under the direction of the architect Hieronymus Lotter. The municipal government moved into the New Town Hall in the year 1909. If you have a bit luck you are allowed to visit the cellar of the building. Here you find the chamber of torture and the jail.
Old City Hall: Leipzig's Renaissance City hall. Contains a museum of city history which possesses the original of the only confirmed painting of Bach produced in his lifetime. Also contains interesting information regarding the public executions that previously took place in the market in front of the city hall. The most famous execution was that of Woyzeck later made famous by the Büchner play and the opera of Alban Berg.
The interior of the Old City Hall (built in 1556) was far more interesting of the outside view for me, however charming the latter may be. Inside there's an interesting museum covering the history of Leipzig from the very beginnings (in 12th century) till our days. One of the most touristy places of the whole city.
- Auerbach's Keller
This pub has been around since medieval times - opened in 1525 it is among the oldest continuously operated pubs in Germany. The barrel cellar has been the background to a scene in one of Germany's most famous plays, "Faust" by Goethe. The master of German literature himself used to drink his wine here, and the rooms are frequently the set for a live, around-the-city re-enactment of the play. (on the expensive side)
- Christmas Market
Every year in mid December there is a Christmas Market in the Old Market Square in front of the Old Town Hall. Booths are set up selling gifts, food and gluewein (a spiced heated wine). There are also carolers and Christmas themed events.
- Leipzig Zoo
The Leipzig Zoo is one of the largest and best known in Germany. It has a very long tradition, is currently undergoing a major re-design. Already finished constructions include the new elephants' enclosure, with a swimming pool where you can watch the elephants bathing from under the water level, the monkey house and a open-plan, safari-style Africa landscape.
- Botanical Garden in Leipzig
This botanical garden belongs to Leipzig University. It's the oldest one in Germany and one of the first in the world.
- Museum of Fine Arts
- Museum of Applied Arts and Museum of Ethnology both under Grassi Museum
- Schiller House, Mendelssohn House, Schumann House All used to live and create in Leipzig. Mendelssohn's concert hall, the Gewandhaus is still active today near Leipzig's market place.
- St. Thomas Church and Bach Museum The church where Bach worked for most of his life hosts a museum to the greatest German composer of all times. This is also where Bach himself is buried.
- Museum at the Round Corner An interesting museum documenting the Stasi (DDR secret police) headquarters in Leipzig.
- Voelkerschlachtdenkmal A huge monument commemorating the Battle of Leipzig in the Napoleonic Wars, a major defeat for Napoleon. It was later expanded to its present monsterous proportions. A must see!
- Hauptbahnhof impressive at 26 platforms, with the most expensive station toilets in Western Europe, at €1.10 a tinkle
- The Mendelssohn Music College
- Nikolaikirche
- Naturkundemuseum The nature museum, filled with all kinds of taxidermy creatures. Only 2 Euro.
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The Weisse Elster is the biggest of the 3 river in the area of Leipzig. The river has a length of 257 km with its origin is in the Czech Republic and near the town Halle it flows into the river Saale. The picture shows a weir at which the river is lead into a wide aere in case of a flood. Although this is an hdr, I tried to make it look as natural as the situation was. Since it doesn't have extreme contrasts, to get a better impression it is best viewed .
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View downwards in the second of the two stairwells right behind the elevator housing. There was not one window frame left in the entire building! Night, clear sky, four days after full moon, 2 minutes exposure time. Sodium vapor light, blue and pink gelled flash.
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Outside view of the main entry to the former Staatliches Kontor für Unterrichtsmittel und Schulmöbel in Leipzig. Night, clear sky, four days after full moon, 2 minutes exposure time. Sodium vapor light from the street lamps, blue and pink gelled flash.
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