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The city of Leipzig is an old commercial centre with 500.000 inhabitants. The long tradition of trade fairs dates back to the 12th century, when the city got its town charter with the right, to hold markets. Today the international fairs bring thousands of exhibitors and visitors to the city.

J. W. v. Goethe loving gave Leipzig this nickname during his studies, when the city became the centre of a classical literary movement in the 18th century. The charm of the city as well as the cientific-cultural atmosphere and its University attracted and inspired many prominent Germans, who studied, lived and worked here; among them the philosopherJohann Gottlieb Fichte, as already mentioned Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and the composers Robert Schumann and Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy. The latter conducted the Gewandhaus Orchestra from 1835 - 1847. From 1723 until his death in 1750, Johann Sebastian Bach was choirmaster and musical director of St Thomas's Church .

Many valuable historic monuments of the renaissance and baroque period give the downtown an unmistakable face and special charm.
Especially worth mentioning are the both town-halls, located in Leipzig's historic old town area. The Old Town-Hall is one of the most important Renaissance buildings in Germany (1556/57). From 1899 - 1905 the New Town-Hall was built and became the as seat of the local government. The magnificent castle represents a mix of elements from late Renaissance, Baroque and Art Noveau. Around 600 rooms on an area of about 10,000 square meters / 836 square yards, including large foyers, conference Rooms and halls belong to the imposing house. The main tower of the building measures 361 feet / 114,5 m, making it the largest town hall in the world. A guided tour of the house takes you from the casemates in the basement up to the top of the tower.
Leipzig New Town Hall is part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
Areal view of the city.

The height of the guard figures at the dome is 12 m! 500 stairs lead to a platform from where you have a great view of the surroundings.
The Memorial to the Battle of the Nations is part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.

The Russian Church reminds the 22.000 Russian soldiers, who died in the battle of Leipzig. It was financed by Russian donations and constructed after a a church of the 16th century in Moscow.