What to See in Leipzig, Germany    

Quick Summary:

• Leipzig is the most populous city in Saxony, Germany.
• It was established before the Holy Roman Empire, at the crossroads of the Via Regia and the Via Imperii medieval trade routes.
• It is informally known as Heldenstadt (Hero City), a place where tyrants are brought down.
• Napoleon lost at the Battle of Nations outside the city and the Soviet army rooted out the last of the Nazis at Leipzig.
• The Monday Demonstrations started in a church in the old city and ultimately led to the fall of the GDR and Soviet rule.
• It is a musical center, where musical genres from Bach to techno are enjoyed.