Visit Leipzig, Germany

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The largest city in the new states of Germany, Leipzig has quite a colorful past. Throughout history it has been a place where intellectuals, musicians, and scientists have gathered to learn and explore. Artifacts of the city’s history can be found in the Altes Rathaus. Built in 1556 it’s now a museum, but once it was the city hall. Leipzig has also played an important part in more recent history. In 1980, St. Nikolai Church was the site of the peaceful Monday demonstrations for the reunification of Germany. When the Berlin wall came down the Leipzig’s historical buildings were restored and revitalized. For example, the train station has a large modern shopping center, but maintains the original architecture of the building. This former East German city has always attracted artist. Some of its most famous residents are writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and composer Johann Sebastian Bach. In Leipzig there are plenty of remembrances of these two artists. There are two figures of Faust and Mephisto in the Mädlerpassage. It is said that students who touch Faust’s shoe will have luck with their exams. Bach is honored with the interactive Bach Museum focused on his life and works and classical music lovers shouldn’t miss the annual Bach Festival. The industrial town is still drawing artists. Many galleries can be found at Spinnerei, a former cotton mill that has been turned into a place where new artists can work and be discovered. The city has the following festivals: Fastnacht Carnival – February Bach Festival – June Leipzig Festival for Documentary and Animated Film – October

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