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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 philosopher Johann Gottlieb Fichte, the poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and the composer Robert Schumann. From 1723 until his death in 1750, Johann Sebastian Bach was choirmaster and musical director of St Thomas's Church.

Many valuable historical monuments of the renaissance and baroque period give the downtown an unmistakable face and charming flair. Click here for an 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 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.
 

Memorial to the Battle of the Nations Leipzig