Leipzig Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
largest city in Saxony, Germany
About Leipzig
First documented in 1015, and endowed with city and market privileges in 1165, the city of Leipzig has fundamentally shaped the history of Saxony and of Germany. It was founded at the crossing of two ancient trade routes, Via Regia and Via Imperii. Leipzig has always been known as a place of commerce and still has large trade fairgrounds and exhibition halls known as the Leipzig Messe north of the city. Before it became common to dedicate a specific area to trade fairs, they took place in the city. Which is why many of the historical buildings were constructed by merchants, as were Leipzig's unique system of arcades and courtyards. Other forms of exchange soon followed the trade of goods. The University of Leipzig (Latin:Alma mater lipsiensis) was founded in 1409, which makes it the second
Top Attractions in Leipzig
Explore the best things to see and do in Leipzig:
- ★Asisi Panometer
- ★Aussichtsturm Rosentalhügel
- ★Bach Festival
- ★Bach-Museum
- ★Barthels Hof
- ★Bayerischer Bahnhof
- ★BMW Werk Leipzig
- ★Bootsverleih am Klingerweg
Where to Eat in Leipzig
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Apels Garten
- 🍴Barthel's Hof
- 🍴Gaststätte Kollektiv
- 🍴La Strada Pizzaria & Eiscafe
- 🍴Leos Brasserie
- 🍴Medici
Where to Stay in Leipzig
- 🏨ACHAT Comfort Hotel Messe-Leipzig
- 🏨Balance Hotel Leipzig-Alte Messe
- 🏨B&B Hotel Leipzig - Hotel an der Messe
- 🏨Best Western Premier Victors Residenz
- 🏨Campingplatz am Kulkwitzer See / LeipzigSeen
- 🏨Campingplatz Leipzig Auensee
Leipzig Travel Guide Sections
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