Leipzig
Population:  437,100
Leipzig is known for it's trade fairs which date back to the 12th century. These fairs gather tourists from around the globe. Leipzig became the center of the classical literature movement of the 18th century. The Universitry in Leipzig also attracted many prominate Germans.
"Leipzig is a 'Klein Paris' and educates its people" -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
In downtown Leipzig, there are many historical monuements of the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
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The Russian Church
Monument to the Battle of the Nations
New Town Hall
Please visit Leipzig's official site at:
www.leipzig.de
Landmark:
The Monument to the Battle of the Nations opened in 1913. This monument commerates the Allied victory against Napoleon in October of 1813. It is 91 meters high and weighs 300,000 tons. It stands in the memory of 100,000 vicitms of the beginning of modern mass battles.
Vive L'Empereur!!!
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