About Leipzig in Germany

Lying in a lower area by the rivers Elster, Pleisse and Parthe, in the east of Germany, Leipzig is now a major center industry, commerce, trade and transportation center in the country. It is also an important rail, port, and airport junction. The city of Leipzig has a mild climate in general. It has a population of about 500,000 residents.

Leipzig is rich in history, culture heritage and tourist attractions. Leipzig was the starting point for the events which led to the Peaceful Revolution of 1989. The city has devoted itself to preserving Bach's heritage with the Bach Archives, the Bach Museum, the Gewandhaus Orchestra, and the St Thomas' Boys Choir. Mendelssohn House is now a museum, which displays the composer Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's many exhibits including original furniture. Built during 1556 and 1557, the Old Town Hall in Leipzigis one of the most stately Renaissance town halls in Germany. The Leipzig Opera House is the second oldest German Opera, which can date back to over 300 years ago. Zum Arabischen Coffe Baum is the oldest surviving coffee house and restaurant in Europe, which is still running today. The Monument to the Battle of the Nations is the largest memorial complex in Europe, which was built to commemorate the Battle of the Nations of 1813. Leipzig's Central Station is one of the largest terminus train stations in Europe. Leipzig has an international trade fair. Well known as the "mother of all trade fairs" The Leipzig Fair opened its new exhibition centre in Leipzig in 1996. The slogan of the Leipzig Fair is "trade fairs made-to-measure". Leipzig hosts a unique district of Wilhelminian-style architecture. Other main attractions include Leipzig Zoo, Belantis Amusement Park, and Auenwald Park as well as the Advent Calendar.