Tours at Leipzig

City of Fairs Leipzig

The name "city of fairs" the German resort received thanks to a large number of working markets, open-air markets. But if visiting fairs and markets is not your favorite occupation, do not worry. In the city there is something to do besides this tourist. The resort is known throughout Germany as well as the venue for the best opera and classical concerts. It was here that at one time lived and created such famous people as Wagner, Bach, Goethe, Schumann. Have you got a ticket to Leipzig? You can also enjoy the excursion program in full. As for the climate, it can be described in one word, as stable: a fairly hot summer, without sudden changes in temperature, and a cold winter. When planning a tour to Leipzig, include in your program a mandatory tasting of national dishes. For example, the famous curd balls (kvakkolchen) or local dessert (Lerchen). At the resort you can find several authentic restaurants serving Saxon cuisine.

Top attractions in Leipzig

Rest in Leipzig should start with a visit to the famous church of St. Background. It was built in the fourteenth century in the Gothic style. The church gained its popularity thanks to the church choir, consisting of boys. For twenty-seven years, Bach, the world-famous, directed the choir. On the square in front of the entrance to the church there is a monument to the famous composer. Walking through the city, you can find a home, where inhabited by no less famous people - Schumann and Mendelssohn.

History lovers will also appreciate the church of Nicholas - the largest church in the resort. It was built in the sixteenth century. Today, the church is open to visitors and the historical museum of the city is based there. Museums of the resort To complement the excursion vacation in Leipzig you can visit the main museums of the city. Art lovers will appreciate the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Modern Arts. For general development it is necessary to go to the museum of nature or psychiatry. No less worthwhile place is a museum dedicated to coffee.

The symbol of the resort is the monument "Battle of the Nations". This is one of the largest monumental monuments in all of Europe. It is dedicated to the battle of Napoleon, in which he was defeated. At the top of the monument, a height of one hundred meters, there is an observation deck, from which a beautiful panoramic view of Leipzig opens. Festivals of the resort Fame around the world Leipzig received thanks to the fairs that take place in the resort at different times and have different themes. In addition to fairs, where you can buy a variety of delicacies, the city hosts the oldest fair in the world. It began in the distant twelfth century and has undergone some changes over time. Already by the beginning of the twentieth century, it stopped selling goods and represented only samples.

If you are a fan of classical music, you should rest in Leipzig at the beginning of summer. During this period, the Bach Festival takes place. The festival has been held for more than one hundred years. During the celebration in several areas of the resort the music of the above-mentioned composer plays. No less famous festival is devoted to documentary and animated cinema. It has been held for more than fifty years. In addition to all the above festivals, the city hosts the most massive festival of Gothic art and music.