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It has always been, since the Middle Ages, one of the most dynamic cities in Germany with its trade fairs. It was also an important city during the Communist era so it did experience isolation behind the Iron Curtain.
It is also the birthplace of JS Bach (remember Air on a G-String)?Granted town status in 1165 it is one of Germany’s leading commercial towns, centre of culture and learning. It’s very popular in Autumn and Spring when there are loads of visitors to the trade fairs here. |
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Grassimuseum – found in Johannisplatz 5-11; it’s being renovated and is currently in an Interim Building. You’ll find the Museum fur Volkerkunde (ethnology) which shows exhibits from all over the world.
The Musikinstrumente Museum - near to Grassimuseum, has the with the world’s oldest clavichord amongst its exhibits.
Bacharchive und Bachmuseum – located at Themaskirchhof 16; here, there are loads of archives and documents about JS Bach and also a great collection of musical instruments from his day.
Alte Waage – you’ll find this in the Market Square; it’s the oldest weigh-house, made by Hieronymus Lotter in 1555. It was damaged in WW2 but totally reconstructed in its original design in 1964. Check your weight here!
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Yamato – Gerberstrasse 15. A very popular Japanese restaurant where most of the dishes are made in front of the diners. You can keep your clothes nice and clean while eating here as the guests are given small aprons and towels.
Thuringer Hof – Markt 9. The food is very good and reasonably priced in this huge restaurant. Try the authentic Thuringian sausages served with either mashed potatoes,onions, or sauerkraut.
Barthels Hof – Hainstr. 1 The menu here not only details the food offered but gives a history of Leipzig as well. The waitresses wear traditional dress although the decor is modern. Breakfast here is popular with the locals
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Cafe Baum – Barfussgaschen – This is reputed to be the oldest bar in the city and is still very popular with the city’s students and yuppies.
Moritzzbastei – Universitatssr 9. The university students spent 8 years excavating these medieval tunnels so they could be used as part of the city’s nightlife. There are a number of bars and dance floors here.
Jam – Grose Fleischergrasso. The disco here is located in a buiding that was the former Stasi. If you can put that thought to one side, go ahead and enjoy the music.
RosaLinde – Lindenauer Markt 21. This bar is a very popular hangout for the lesbian and gay community. Discos are held several times a week.
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Bach-Archiv Leipzig – There are a number of special offers for children at this museum. The programmes offered are for aachildren between 6-10 and focus on Bachs life.
Leipzig -Zoologischer Garten – Pfaffendorfer Straffe 29. The prices here are a little steep but Leipzig Zoo has a 22 hectare site in which you will find a great aquarium a fun monkey house and many other attractions.
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