The building was built in the XVI century by the Saxon architect P. Speck in the style of the early German Renaissance. Subsequently, the town hall was repeatedly rebuilt and reconstructed. The city anthem performed by trumpeters sounds from the Town hall tower every Sunday. The building is located in the historical center of Leipzig on the Market Square. In the Middle Ages, this square hosted not only trade fairs, but also jousting tournaments and public executions.

The new building of the city municipality, erected at the beginning of the XX century on the site of the demolished castle of the XIII century. In the appearance of the majestic structure, the features of Art Nouveau, Renaissance and Gothic can be traced. The opening of the New Town Hall took place in the presence of the Saxon King Frederick Augustus III. The facade of the building is lavishly decorated with bas-reliefs, sculptures and decorative elements. The architectural complex is crowned by a round 114-meter tower.

The palace of the XVIII century, built for the city councilor I. K. Richter by the architect F. Zeltendorf. The castle was inherited by the official's wife, Kristina Hitzer. Under the guidance of her new husband, the interior decoration and decoration were completed. At the end of the XVIII century, major cultural figures were frequent guests of the castle, which is why the place gained a reputation as a center of spiritual life. The palace became the city property after the death of Christina.

A monument dedicated to the historic battle of October 16-19, 1813, when Napoleon's army met with the allied forces of Prussia, the Russian Empire, Austria and Sweden near Leipzig. The monument was unveiled exactly 100 years after this event in 1913 in the presence of representatives of all states that took part in the battle. Thousands of tons of concrete and countless granite slabs were used to make the monument.

One of the oldest churches in Leipzig, built in the XII century. The great J.S. Bach performed his immortal work "The Passion according to Matthew" for the first time in the walls of the temple. The church became famous for the fact that it was here in 1989 that activists gathered with calls to demolish the Berlin Wall. Thanks to this event, the nickname "cradle of the peaceful revolution" was firmly glued to the temple. At the moment, the Church of St. Nicholas is Lutheran.

The temple was built in the XIII century and has undergone several reconstructions over 700 years of history. The structure in the late Gothic style has reached our days. The Church of St. Thomas is known all over the world, so J.S. Bach served here as a cantor (the grave of the musician is located inside the building). At the beginning of the XX century, a sculpture of a musician was installed on the square in front of the temple. Also in 1539, Martin Luther himself preached in the church.

An Orthodox church erected in memory of the Russian soldiers who died in the Battle of Leipzig in 1813. The church was consecrated in 1913 on the centenary of the battle. The building is made in the style of tent temples of the XVII century designed by V. Pokrovsky. During the XX century, the building was restored several times, which ensured its excellent preservation. The church iconostasis placed inside is also made in the manner of painting of the XVII century.

The collection is located on the territory of the house where J.S. Bach once lived. The composer spent more than 25 years of his life here until his death in 1750. On the territory of the house-museum, tourists can see original scores and manuscripts belonging to the hand of the genius, as well as personal belongings of his family. Parts of the organ played by Bach have also been preserved. In 2008, the museum was transferred to the University of Leipzig.

The museum is organized in the house where F. spent the last three years of his life. Mendelssohn. At that time he was the head of the city Symphony orchestra. Mendelssohn became famous all over the world thanks to the "Wedding March". The house-museum is unique in that the original interior and furnishings have been preserved almost unchanged inside. The collection consists of personal belongings, no, documents and letters written by the composer.

The Historical Museum, where exhibits from the period 1945-1989 are exhibited, that is, counting from the division of Germany to the fall of the Berlin Wall. The permanent exhibition was opened in 2007, it contains about 3,200 different documents, photographs, newspaper articles. The nature of the exhibition, to put it mildly, is somewhat propagandistic, since everything related to the GDR is exposed in an unflattering light. Germany, on the contrary, is shown as a bulwark of justice and democracy.

An exhibition complex combining the Museum of Applied Arts, the Museum of Musical Instruments and the Ethnographic Museum. The collections reveal various aspects of the history of Germany and other countries. The exposition of musical instruments is quite interesting, the oldest copy dates back to the XVI century. The building of the Grassi Museum was erected at the beginning of the XX century in the architectural style of Art Deco.

The meeting was founded in the middle of the XIX century on the initiative of local entrepreneurs and bankers. Many of them have donated part of their private collections to create a gallery. The museum funds were replenished throughout the XX century, the last major gift was given in 2004 (a collection of French paintings). The first building of the museum was destroyed in 1943, in the 2000s a new modern structure in the form of a glass cube was built.

The city concert hall, where the symphony orchestra of the same name is located and performs. The musical group was founded in the middle of the XVIII century. The historic building was destroyed during World War II, and a new concert hall was built in 1981. The brilliant orchestras of Europe, which bring the classical repertoire, play at the venue. Works by great German composers are often performed on stage.

The opera traditions of Leipzig have existed since the beginning of the XVII century. The first building of the musical theater was erected in 1693, later it was demolished. The new building was built in 1868, but it was also destroyed during the bombing of 1943. In 1960, a modern building appeared in a rather laconic style. The stage opened with a production of the incomparable R. Wagner's opera "The Nuremberg Meistersingers".

A replica of the XVI century building, located on the Market Square. The historical structure, completely destroyed in 1943, was erected specifically for the Chamber of Weights and Measures. In the XIX century, the Alte Waage ceased to perform its functions, as the chamber moved to another place. Until 1943, the building housed the directorate of the Leipzig Fair. In the 60s of the XX century, an inaccurate copy of the Alte Waage was created according to the project of V. Muller.

The station building was built at the beginning of the XX century, it is considered one of the largest in the world and the largest in Europe. The length of the front facade is almost 300 meters. There are more than 100 shops inside. After partial destruction in 1943, the station was completely restored by the 60s of the XX century. The general reconstruction was carried out in 1990. As a result, the station has 26 platforms and serves more than 150 thousand people a day.

A coffee shop with a history, where the composers J.S. Bach, R. Schumann, R. Wagner liked to visit at one time. Even Napoleon Bonaparte himself visited this cafe. Caring guides will be happy to tell tourists all this. The institution has been operating since the XVIII century and over the past centuries has been preserved in its almost original form. The interior space is divided into Arabic, Viennese, French halls and a coffee museum.

An old restaurant located in the historical center of Leipzig. The institution enjoys national love and unquenchable popularity. This place was first mentioned in 1428 as a tavern where wine was sold. It was here, according to Goethe's story, that Faust and Mephistopheles met. If we talk about real characters, then one of the famous regulars of Auerbach's Cellar was the reformer Martin Luther.

A shopping complex located in the center of Leipzig. Its history began in 1525 with a small wine bar. Over time, an exhibition hall was added. At the beginning of the XX century, a significant expansion of the complex was made, while the historical cellars remained untouched. Now, in addition to the historical exhibition of wine, porcelain and leather goods, offices and trade pavilions are located in the Madler Passage.

The zoo appeared in the city in 1878 at a private restaurant. Gradually it expanded and occupied an area of 27 hectares. The zoo is home to 850 species of animals (more than 10 thousand individuals). There is also a private aquarium, where about 2.5 thousand fish live. One of the parts of the zoo is the tropical park "Gondwanaland". He became famous throughout Europe due to the huge area and a large number of exotic plants.