Leipzig Guide

for visiting scientists

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Welcome to Leipzig The Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology Department of Human Evolution / Abteilung fr Humanevolution Leipzig City Map Important Places Leisure Time in Leipzig Recommendations/Sightseeing Information Leipzig Panometer the worlds largest 360 Exhibition: AMAZONIEN (AMAZONIA) Accompanying exhibition Museums in Leipzig Museum Runde Ecke (Round Corner) Grassimuseum The Leipzig Museum of Fine Arts Zeitgeschichtliches Forum Leipzig gyptisches Museum der Universitt Leipzig Places of Interest Zoo Leipzig Leipzig Mdler Passage University of Leipzig A short history Opera House Gewandhaus Bach-Archiv Leipzig at the University of Leipzig Buildings of Interest Vlkerschlachtdenkmal (Monument to the Battle of the Nations) Leipzigs Central Railway Station A two in one building: in history and in presence THE CITY TUNNEL UNDERWAY, BUT NOT YET FULLY ACCEPTED Interesting Facts Thomaskirche / St. Thomas Church and the Thomanerchor Nikolaikirche Leipzig / St. Nicholas' Church Other Churches Restaurants, Cafs, Bars Leipzig Restaurants, Cafs, Bars Other useful leisure time links from the internet 3 8 9 10 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 14 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 20 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32

Welcome to Leipzig

Mein Leipzig lob ich mir! Es ist ein klein Paris und bildet seine Leute. (I praise my Leipzig! It is a small Paris and educates its people.)
Frosch, a university student in Goethes Faust, Part One

Ich komme nach Leipzig, an den Ort, wo man die ganze Welt im Kleinen sehen kann. (I come to Leipzig, the place one can see the whole world in one.)
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

Das angenehme Pleis-Athen, Behlt den Ruhm vor allen, Auch allen zu gefallen, Denn es ist wunderschn. (The pleasurable Pleis-Athen, earns its fame above all, appealing to every one, too, for it is mightily beauteous.)
Johann Sigismund Scholze

Extra Lipsiam vivere est miserrime vivere. Auerhalb Leipzigs leben, heit ein recht erbrmliches Leben fhren. Benedikt Carpzov der Jngere (Living outside Leipzig means living miserably.)
Benedict Carpzov the Younger

In Jena und Halle war die Rohheit aufs hchste gestiegen.

[] Dagegen konnte in Leipzig ein Student kaum anders als galant sein, sobald er mit reichen, wohl und genau gesitteten Einwohneren in einigem Bezug stehen wollte.
Goethe, Dichtung und Wahrheit, sechstes Buch

Ach wie beneide ich immer Leipzig um seine Musik!

Clara Schumann, Briefwechsel

Ich war ganz benommen und mchte behaupten, da, soweit Architektur und Stadtbild in Betracht kommen, nichts wieder in meinem Leben einen so groen, ja, komisch zu sagen, einen so berauschenden Eindruck auf mich gemacht hat wie dieser in seiner Kunstbedeutung nur mig einzuschtzende Weg vom Postund Universittsplatz bis zur Hainstrae.
Theodor Fontane: Von Zwanzig bis Dreiig

Leipzig [], dieser gewi welthaltigen Stadt.

Thomas Mann: Doktor Faustus, Kapitel XXI

Max-Planck-Institut fr evolutionre Anthropologie

Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology
MPI fr evolutionre Anthropologie, Deutscher Platz 6, 04103 Leipzig

Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, Department of Human Evolution

Mein Leipzig lob' ich mir! Es ist ein klein Paris und bildet seine Leute. (I praise my Leipzig! It is a small Paris and educates its people.)
(Frosch, a university student in Goethe's Faust, Part One a tribute to Leipzig as an ambitious and advanced city)

Leipzig, November 2010

Dear visiting Scientist,

Welcome to Leipzig! We hope that you had a nice trip and that you have arrived safely. Leipzig is a city with numerous famous places and sites, including St. Thomas Church, the Vlkerschlachtdenkmal (Monument of the Battle of the Nations), Auerbachs Keller, the Bundesverwaltungsgericht (Germanys federal administrative court), and the Church of St. Nicholas, which was the starting point of peaceful Monday demonstrations that finally led to German Reunification. Furthermore, Leipzig's international trade fair has a long tradition and you may also discover the numerous beautiful passageways through houses and buildings in the city centre, which were renovated according to eachs historical design. Of these, the Mdler Passage is one of the finest and most visited arcades in the world. While discovering Leipzig, you will follow in the footsteps of many famous people, such as Nobel Prize laureates Werner Heisenberg, Gustav Ludwig Hertz, Wilhelm Ostwald, and Theodor Mommsen, psychologist Wilhelm Wundt, famous writers such as Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, Johann Wolfgang Goethe, and Erich Kstner, philosophers such as Gottfried Leibniz, Ernst Bloch, and Friedrich Nietzsche, socialist and co-founder Karl Liebknecht, composer Richard Wagner, and, last but not least, the current German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, who studied physics at the University of Leipzig. Included in this welcome package, you will find a great variety of information about the city of Leipzig, including some interesting places you might wish to discover in your leisure time! During your stay in Leipzig, please do not hesitate to ask us any questions you might have or for any help you might need. Finally, we would like to wish you a very successful and enjoyable stay in Leipzig, and hope that you will share Goethes famous expression after your visit to Leipzig! With best wishes, The Department of Human Evolution

The Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology

Welcome to the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology. We wish you a pleasant and successful stay.

Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology Deutscher Platz 6 04103 LEIPZIG Germany Phone: Fax: E-Mail: URL: Internal URL: +49 341 3550 0 +49 341 3550 119 info@eva.mpg.de www.eva.mpg.de info.eva.mpg.de

About the Institute The Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology was founded in 1997. The Institutes aim is to investigate the history of humankind with the help of comparative analyses of different genes, cultures, cognitive abilities, languages and social systems of past and present human populations as well as those of primates closely related to human beings. The collaboration of the various departments at one institute is designed to lead to new insights into history, variety and abilities of the human species. The Institute unites scientists with various research interests who are concerned with human evolution seen also from an interdisciplinary perspective. At present, the Institute comprises five departments and three junior scientist groups. ber das Institut Das Max-Planck-Institut fr evolutionre Anthropologie wurde 1997 gegrndet. Es hat sich zum Ziel gesetzt, die Geschichte der Menschheit mithilfe vergleichender Analysen der Verschiedenheit von Genen, Kulturen, kognitiven Fhigkeiten, Sprachen und sozialen Systemen vergangener und gegenwrtiger menschlicher Populationen sowie Gruppen dem Menschen nahe verwandter Primaten zu untersuchen. Die Zusammenfhrung dieser Forschungsrichtungen an einem Institut soll zu neuen Einsichten in die Geschichte, die Vielfalt, die Anpassungen und die Fhigkeiten der menschlichen Spezies fhren. Das Institut vereint Wissenschaftler verschiedener Disziplinen, die sich von einem interdisziplinren Ansatz her mit der Evolution des Menschen beschftigen. Zurzeit arbeiten am Institut fnf Abteilungen und drei Nachwuchsgruppen.

Department of Human Evolution / Abteilung fr Humanevolution

The Department of Human Evolution was founded in 2004 as part of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology of Leipzig (MPI EVA). It is led by Prof. J.J. Hublin, and primarily studies fossil hominins, aiming to reconstruct their biology, behavior and cultural evolution. Hominins are an extremely successful group of species that have expanded across the entire planet and have succeeded in coping with virtually all eco-geographical niches. What makes this process unique is the increasing importance of culture in the adaptive strategy of the species and, even more so, the increased interaction between culture and biology. Three main groups of specialists are represented in the department: Palaeoanthropologists, who study fossil material, Archaeological Scientists, who undertake biochemical analyses of the fossils, and Palaeolithic Archaeologists, who study the adaptive strategies of hominins to their environment through the excavation of key sites. The department is involved in many international collaborations and employs 70 scientists, students and technicians. It is part of the International Max-Plack Research school, The Leipzig School of Human Origins, a graduate program involving other departments of the MPI-EVA and the University of Leipzig. Die Abteilung fr Humanevolution als weitere Forschungsabteilung des Max-PlanckInstituts fr Evolutionre Anthropologie (MPI EVA) wurde im Jahre 2004s gegrndet. Unter der Leitung von Prof. Jean-Jacques Hublin werden hier in erster Linie fossile Hominine mit dem Ziel untersucht, deren Biologie, Verhalten und kulturelle Evolution nachzuvollziehen. Hominine sind eine auerordentlich erfolgreiche Gruppe von mehreren Spezies, die sich auf der ganzen Erde ausgebreitet haben und praktisch jede kologisch-geographische Nische besetzt haben. Die zunehmende Bedeutung von Kultur als Teil der Adaptationsstrategie, und mehr noch das verstrkte Zusammenspiel von Kultur und Biologie machen diesen Prozess einzigartig Die Abteilung arbeitet interdisziplinr mit Experten aus drei verschiedenen Fachgebieten: Paloanthropologen erforschen fossiles Material, Archometer fhren biochemische Analysen von Fossilien durch, Archologen erforschen die Anpassungsstrategien von Homininen an ihre Umwelt mit Hilfe von Ausgrabungen an Schlsselfundstellen. Die Abteilung fr Humanevolution arbeitet mit zahlreichen internationalen Forschungseinrichtungen und Institutionen zusammen und beschftigt derzeit ca. 70 Wissenschaftler, Nachwuchswissenschaftler und nicht-wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter. Zudem beteiligt sich die Forschungsabteilung am Internationalen Doktorandenprogramm: The Leipzig School of Human Origins, an dem auch andere Abteilungen des MPI EVA und die Universitt Leipzig teilnehmen.

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Leipzig Panometer the worlds largest 360 Exhibition: AMAZONIEN (AMAZONIA)

The worlds largest 360 panorama of the AMAZONIA tropical rain forest, painted by Asisi, can be seen at the Leipzig Panometer. Thanks to this visual expedition, one can plunge into a thick rain forest at the large Amazon River. On a scale of 1:1, with a total length of ca. 106 metres and height of 30 metres, AMAZONIA reveals the complexity and beauty of the remote Brazilian rain forest. Simulating a clearing in the forest, the 6-metre high platform allows you to have a complete 360 view of the rain forest. With the help of binoculars, one can discover a caterpillar on a leaf, indigenous people from the Amazonas region, parrots in tree crowns, beautiful flowers, or a sloth hanging from a tree branch. At first glance, one only sees vegetation. It is only when you look more closely that the ecological system of the rain forest reveals its different facets. Asisis AMAZONIA makes its visitors feel as if they are literally in a rain forest and by doing so, sensitizes you to the opulent and species-rich landscapes so common in such forests. The 360 panoramic picture is accompanied by lights that simulate daylight, which are removed to simulate the very dark tropical night in the rain forest. In addition, there are sound effects that are typical of the rain forest as well as special music that was composed for this painting by Eric Babak. Hommage to Humboldt For the dedicated painter, Alexander von Humboldt landscape art was the ideal instrument to understand nature with all senses. Humboldt aimed to identify the correlations in nature and to illustrate them in a comprehensible way. And he was convinced of the fact that the bigger a painting was, the more intensively it would help to reveal this. Therefore, Yadegar Asisis AMAZONIA is dedicated to the German naturalist on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of his death and as a tribute to Humboldts wish to have a panoramic picture of nature in its wild opulence and richness of lives.

Accompanying exhibition
There is an accompanying exhibition to learn more about the flora and fauna of the rain forest, such as the legend of the rose-coloured river dolphins, the way the rain forests water cycle functions, how insects can camouflage themselves, the special simulation of a rain forest tree in its original height of 25 metres or the model of a tropical mosquito on a scale of 60:1. The blossoms of the Anamorphose transfer the spectator into an insect, visiting the inside of a huge tropical flower and a video installation allows you to observe the migration of ants through the jungle. Finally, there are several audio presentations that tell famous legends and stories of Amazonia. This accompanying exhibition is bilingual (German and English).
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Recommendations and helpful information It is recommended that you plan to spend at least 2 hours at the exhibit, in order to learn more about the 360 panoramic project AMAZONIA without rush or excitement. 1. 2. 3. 4. Last entrance possible: 1 hour before daily closure of exhibition The platform of the exhibition tower can only be accessed by stairs; there is no elevator available. Taking photographs is not allowed in the Panometer, the accompanying exhibition, or the foyer. Pets are not allowed in the Panometer.

Opening Hours: Tuesday through Friday: 09:00 a.m. until 07:00 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays: 10:00 a.m. until 08:00 p.m. Asisi Panometer Leipzig Richard-Lehmann-Str. 114 04275 Leipzig , Deutschland T +49(0)341.1 21 33 96 F +49(0)341.1 21 33 9

Concept, Artistic Director: Yadegar Asisi http://www.asisi-factory.de/de/ Music: Eric Babak Panometer/Amazonien/Panoramaprojekt Curators: Dr. Dietmar Sattler, Dr. Nico Blthgen, office-leipzig@asisipanometer.de Prof. Dr. Stefan Poremski, Nadine Herwerth, Ana-Maria Benko-Iseppon Architecture of exhibition: Mathias Thiel

Museums in Leipzig
Museum Runde Ecke (Round Corner)
The building where the Stasi had its headquarters for the district of Leipzig for 40 years now houses the Runde Ecke Memorial Museum. Runde Ecke (Round Corner) refers to the rounded shape of the corner where the main entrance to the building is located. Right in the former offices of the Stasi employees, visitors can now learn about the function, methods, and history of the Stasi. The Citizens Committee has tried to preserve the original environment to give visitors an authentic impression of the atmosphere in the Runde Ecke up to 1989. Linoleum floors, brownish-yellow wallpaper, folding grills at the doors and windows, exposed cable ducts, and old radiators are still found throughout the entire museum. Here, history is visible and palpable. Opening hours: Monday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. until 06:00 p.m. Public guided tours of the Museum (min. 5 people) daily at 03:00 p.m. http://www.runde-ecke-leipzig.de

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Grassimuseum
The Grassi museum at Johannisplatz was constructed between 1925 and 1929 and houses three large museums of national repute. Diverse programs, the complex of buildings with its sparsely applied Art Deco decorations and its inner courts, as well as the park-like Alter Johannisfriedhof create a unique cultural attraction as well as a place of serenity and relaxation in the heart of the city. The Grassi accomodates three large museums of national rank: The Museum of Applied Arts, the Museum of Ethnography, and the University of Leipzigs Museum of Musical Instruments. All three not only look back at an eventful history, but are equally characterised by first-class collections that inform visitors about the diversity of our world... The name Grassi Museum originates back to Franz Dominic Grassi - a Leipzig merchant with Italian roots, who left more than two million Marks to the city of Leipzig after his death in 1880. His legacy was used to implement a number of construction projects in the city, induding the Mendebrunnen and the old Grassi Museum. The latter was located at todays Wilhelm-Leuschner-Square and used to accommodate the Museum of Ethnography and the Museum of Applied Arts before it was turned into the City Library. The construction of the new Grassi Museum was financed by the sale proceeds of the old museum, and took place from 1925 until 1929. The building complex today offers a total space of approx 27,000 m. In order to emphasise the museums significance it was included in the so-called Blaubuch (a list of the most important cultural institutions in former East Germany) in 2002, and has become a member of the Konferenz Nationaler Kultureinrichtungen (KNK) in order to establish better cooperation and coordination with other notable cultural centres. Every year (since 1997), on the last weekend of October, an extraordinary event called the Grassimesse is organised by the Museum of Applied Arts. Founded in 1920 as a sales fair, its priority lies in promoting high quality, rather than mass-produced, objects, such as could be found at the Mustermesse in Leipzig. The Grassimesse attracts thousands of visitors year after year and has developed into a notable, international forum of contemporary applied arts and product design.
(Leipzig Zeitgeist, ISSUE 14, Jan/Feb 2010)

GRASSI Museum fr Vlkerkunde zu Leipzig Staatliche Ethnographische Sammlungen Sachsen Johannisplatz 5-11, 04103 Leipzig Phone: +49(0)341/9731 900 Fax: +49(0)341/9731 909 mvl-grassimuseum@ses.smwk.sachsen.de www.mvl-grassimuseum.de Opening hours: Di-So 10-18 Uhr Entrance fees vary depending on which museum and what type of exhibition you would like to visit. Admission charges for the whole Grassi, i.e., for all three museums and their permanent and special exhibitions, are as follows:

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The Leipzig Museum of Fine Arts

The new museum building is on the former Sachsenplatz in the northern part of Leipzigs city center, and was conceived as a glass cube, with light-filled interior hallways intercepted by terraces and atriums. The building was built between 2000-2004 (with a festive opening on 4 December 2004), and was designed by the Berlin architects Hufnagel, Ptz and Rafelian and provides (a a total of 11,000 m of exhibition space. Rosenkranz Kubus VIII. Carsten Nicolai bis 2. Mai 2010 Im Rosenkranz-Kubus VIII wird die aktuelle Schenkung von Dieter und Si Rosenkranz an das Museum der bildenden Knste vorgestellt. Die Arbeit rota von Carsten Nicolai ist eine Installation, in deren Zentrum ein rotierenden Edelstahlzylinder steht, dessen Oberflche graviert und perforiert ist. Durch die ffnungen dringt von innen gleiend helles Licht, das den Raum mit einem flackernden Lichtteppich auskleidet. Max Schwimmer zum 50. Todestag 4. Februar bis 18. April 2010 Der vor allem als Zeichner und Illustrator bekannte Leipziger Max Schwimmer (18951960) gilt als eine der bedeutendsten Knstlerpersnlichkeiten Sachsens im 20. Jahrhundert. Die Kabinettausstellung, eine Kooperation des Museums der bildenden Knste mit den Leipziger Stdtischen Bibliotheken, gibt einen Einblick in bekannte wie weniger bekannte Facetten seines umfangreichen uvres. Neben malerischen Hauptwerken und Arbeiten, die in unmittelbarem Zusammenhang zu seiner Ttigkeit als Buchillustrator stehen, sind auch eine Auswahl seiner liebevoll gestalteten Briefe sowie freie Aquarelle, Gouachen und Handzeichnungen zu sehen. Rosenkranz Kubus VII. Robert Therrien bis 2. Mai 2010 Der siebte Rosenkranz-Kubus im Museum der bildenden Knste zeigt Werke von Robert Therrien aus der Sammlung von Dieter und Si Rosenkranz. In den frhen 1990er Jahren wurde Therrien vor allem durch berdimensionierte Skulpturen und Installationen bekannt, die Gegenstnde aus dem huslichen Umfeld wie Tische, Sthle oder Tellerstapel darstellen. Im Rosenkranz-Kubus VII werden jngere, wie auch ltere Arbeiten aus ganz unterschiedlichen Materialien gezeigt. Museum der bildenden Knste Leipzig Katharinenstr. 10, 04109 Leipzig Telefon: 0341 216990 www.mdbk.de Opening hours: Tuesday and Thursday until Saturday 10:00 a.m. until 06:00 p.m. Wednesday 12:00 until 08:00 p.m. Monday closed . Holidays 10:00 a.m. until 06:00 p.m. http://www.leipzig-im.de/index.php?section=mdbk

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Zeitgeschichtliches Forum Leipzig

This modern Museum in the city centre of Leipzig is a reminder of the opposition, resistance, and civil courage against the background of German division during GDR times. It is an exhibition and documentary and information centre that shows the committed dispute with German contemporary history from the end of the Second World War until now. Temporary exhibitions: Auf den Spuren der Digedags. Erste Erkundungen (On the Traces of the Digedags. First Discovery) 17. Mrz bis 16. Mai 2010 Prsentation im Foyer Dienstag Freitag: 9:00 18:00 Uhr Samstag/Sonntag: 10:00 18:00 Uhr Eintritt frei Grimmaische Str. 6, 04109 Leipzig Phone: (03 41) 22 20-0, Fax: (03 41) 22 20-500 Opening hours: Tue - Fri 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., Sat, Sun 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Free Entrance http://www.hdg.de/zfl

gyptisches Museum der Universitt Leipzig

Address Interim location from December 2002: Burgstr. 21 04109 Leipzig Contact ++49 341 9 73 70 10 Opening Hours Tuesday Saturday: 1.00 p.m. 5.00 p.m. Sunday: 10.00 a.m. 1.00 p.m.

Focal Points Important collection (medium size) of culture and history in Ancient Egypt Early dynastic stone vessels (1st half of 3rd millenium B.C.) Private and royal art of the Ancient Empire (2nd half of 3rd millenium B.C.) Nubic pottery and art (1st half of 2nd millenium B.C.) About 9,000 original objects Permanent Exhibition Chronological exhibition Comprises about 600 original different objects (reliefs, art, coffins, etc.) Hand-crafted top quality products and mass objects for daily usage in the Nile country during the pre-dynastic period (4th millennium B.C.) until Egypts Christian Period (1st millennium A.C.) Webpage http://www.uni-leipzig.de/~egypt/

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Places of Interest
Zoo Leipzig
Three steps forward, no steps back The zoo of the future leads you all around the globe and encompasses 160 million years of geological history. Compared to that, the time you will spend learning about this history will be quite short. The zoo renovations, which began in 1999, should be finished by 2014, and are budgeted to cost around 90 million Euros. However, no enterprise has as much staying power as evolution, even when its run economically. Therefore, the zoo and the city of Leipzig have divided the project into three phases. Phase one was completed in 2005 and has already been financially covered. After that, they will check (within two more phases) whether or not the zoo has attracted more visitors and therefore improved its economic basis. If this is the case, the zoo of the future can be completed. The Zoo of the future Right through the turn of the millenium, the Leipzig Zoo has been turning over a new page. The zoo of the future is becoming reality. Gradually, a new world, in which the animal kingdom is seen as it truly is, is being created. Leipzig Zoo takes its responsibility to all animals very seriously and wants to convince its visitors to protect this world. At the same time, each Leipzig Zoo visitor should be brought up close to the animal kingdom. The zoo of the future lets you observe the animals in their natural habitats and you can experience their world with all of your senses. Your visit to Leipzig Zoo will turn into a unique and unforgettable adventure. Some of these natural animal habitats are already completed. Within the next few years, whole continents and habitats will be built for all to experience. Go on a time ride and discover the whole zoo of the future now! Phases of development Pongoland and the Lion Savannah Makasi Simba (part of the future Continent Africa) have been finished since 2001. Phase 1 until 2004: Completion of the Continent Africa Phase 2 until 2008: Completion of the Continent Asia Phase 3 until 2014: Completion of the prehistoric world Gondwanaland and the Continent South America Zoo Leipzig Opening hours: 09:00 a.m. until 07:00 p.m. Information for visitors: Tel. 0341 / 59 33 385 (Safaribro) E-Mail: safaribuero@zoo-leipzig.de http://www.zoo-leipzig.de Contact: Pfaffendorfer Strae 29 04105 Leipzig

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Leipzig Mdler Passage

The Mdler Passage was built from 1912 to 1914 by the manufacturer Anton Mdler as a fair house, and was lovingly restored in the early 90s. In the Passage is a bell made by Meissner porcelain (plays every hour) and also the famous Auerbachs Keller, where the young Goethe frequented the pub and was inspired to write Faust. Mdler Passage is one of Germanys most beautiful historic shopping arcades. Fancy shops and elegant bars are typical here today.

University of Leipzig A short history

The university was modelled on the University of Prague, from which the German-speaking faculty members withdrew to Leipzig after the Jan Hus crisis and the Decree of Kutn Hora. The Alma mater Lipsiensis opened in 1409, after it had been officially endorsed by Pope Alexander V in his Bull of Acknowledgment on September 9th of that year. Its first rector was Johann von Mnsterberg. One of its buildings was the Augusteum. By the end of World War II, 60% of the university's buildings and 70% of its books had been destroyed. The university reopened on February 5, 1946, but it was affected by the uniformity imposed on social institutions in the GDR. In 1948, the freely elected student council members were disbanded and replaced by FDJ members. The chairman of the Student Council, Wolfgang Natonek, and other members were arrested and imprisoned. But the university was also the nucleus of resistance. Thus began the Belter group with flyers for free elections. The head of the group, Herbert Belter, paid for his commitment to democracy with his life and was executed in 1951 in Moscow. In 1953, the University was renamed "Karl-Marx-University Leipzig" by the new rulers. In 1968, the partly damaged Augusteum, including Johanneum and Albertinum and the intact St. Paul's Church, were destroyed to make way for the redevelopment of the university. This was completed between 1973 and 1978. The dominant university building was the University Tower (now the City-Hochhaus Leipzig), which was meant to resemble an open book. In 1991, the universitys name was restored to its original name - University of Leipzig (Alma mater lipsiensis). The reconstruction of the University Library, which was heavily damaged during the war and barely secured in the GDR, was completed in 2002. With the sale of the University Tower to a private owner, the university was forced to spread some of its faculties out over several locations in the city. Furthermore, it redesigned its historical centre at Augustusplatz. This was highly controversial. In 2002, Behet Bonzio received the second prize in the architectural competition. The jury did not award a first prize. A lobby group with partial support from the provincial government called for the rebuilding of St. Paul's Church and Augusteum. This caused the majority of the students and the population of Leipzig to form a resistance against the university leadership. These disputes led to a scandal in early 2003, during which the Rector Volker Bigl, and the prorectors resigned in protest against the government. This was further forced after severe tensions had built up because of the Saxon university treaty on the future funding of higher education. As a compromise, they could agree on the implementation of a second competition, which only covered the Augustusplatz front of the university. On March 24, 2004, a jury chose the design by Dutch architect Erick van Egeraat, which was well received by almost all sides. He recalls the outer form of the St. Paul's Church and Augusteum, and abstracted the original building complex. The renovations began in the summer of 2005. In 2009, the University of Leipzig celebrates its 600th anniversary with over 300 scientific
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and cultural lectures and exhibitions. These reflect the role of the university's research and teaching from the beginning until today in Germany and Europe. Today, the university has 14 faculties and with over 29,000 students, it is Saxony's secondlargest university. There are now more than 150 institutes and the university offers 190 study programs leading to Bachelor's degrees, Master's degrees, Staatsexamen, Diplom and Ph.D.s, of which nearly all are tuition-free. Arguably, the Faculty of Medicine is the university's most renowned faculty.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Leipzig)

Further web links: http://www.zv.uni-leipzig.de/ http://www.stiftung-universitaetskirche.de

UNIVERSITY OF LEIPZIG SINCE THEN AND NOW

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Opera House
Oper Leipzig is an opera house and company in Leipzig, Germany. The Leipzig Opera traces its establishment to 1693, making it the third oldest opera venue in Europe, after La Fenice (Venice, Italy) and the Hamburg State Opera (Hamburg, Germany). The Leipzig Opera does not have its own opera orchestra, and the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra performs as the orchestra for the opera. This relationship dates back to 1766, with performances of the Singspiel Die verwandelten Weiber, oder Der Teufel ist los by Johann Adam Hiller. The previous theater (the Neues Theater) was inaugurated on January 28, 1868, with Jubilee Overture by Carl Maria von Weber and the overture for Iphignie en Aulide by Gluck and Goethes play Iphigenia in Tauris. From 1886 to 1888, Gustav Mahler was the second conductor; Arthur Nikisch was his superior. During an air raid in the night of December 3, 1943, the theater was destroyed, as were all of Leipzigs theatres. Construction of the modern opera house began in 1956. The theatre was inaugurated on October 8, 1960, with a performance of Wagners Die Meistersinger von Nrnberg.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oper_Leipzig)

Gewandhaus
History After the Three Swans Inn, the concert hall in the Gewandhaus, the New Gewandhaus in the music district and the orchestras temporary home in the Congress Hall after 1944, the third Gewandhaus was opened on Augustusplatz on October 8, 1981, providing the orchestra with a modern performance venue after over 37 years in interim quarters. The chief architect was Rudolf Skoda, whose team worked in close cooperation with Kurt Masur, then the Gewandhaus Music Director, during the 57-month construction period. The concert hall stands on the site where the Museum of Fine Arts once displayed its treasures. The Great Hall, Mendelssohn Hall, the foyers and an enormous ceiling fresco together form a coherent ensemble. The three-level Main Foyer is dominated by the vibrantly colourful painting Song of Life by the Leipzig artist Sighard Gille. It extends over four sloped ceilings with an area of 712 square metres, making it Europes largest contemporary ceiling fresco. Illuminated by spotlights at night, it makes a striking impression when seen through the glass faade of the building from the square outside. The Great Hall provides amphitheatre-style seating for over 1,900 listeners. The centrepiece of the hall is the majestic organ built by Schuke of Potsdam with its four manuals, 89 ranks, three chime and
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cymbal stops and 6,638 pipes. The organ bears an inscription with the Gewandhaus motto RES SEVERA VERUM GAUDIUM (True pleasure is a serious business). These words have accompanied the orchestra since it moved into its first concert hall in 1781. Outstanding ensembles also appear regularly in the 498-seat Mendelssohn Hall. The hexagonal, woodpanelled hall is ideally suited for a wide range of events, such as conferences and congresses, in addition to musical performances. Variable seating, a sound studio, projection screens, flybars and interpreters booths ensure maximum flexibility. Concert tickets are purchased in the Mendelssohn Foyer, with its larger-than-life sculpture of Mendelssohn by artist Jo Jastram (b. 1928). Until the end of 2003, Max Klingers sculpture, Ludwig van Beethoven, was displayed here. Audience members are cordially invited to attend concert introductions in the Schumann Corner, on the side of the foyer facing away from Augustusplatz. Busts of great composers who occupy an important position in Gewandhaus history and paintings in the foyers enhance the interior appearance of the hall. The Gewandhaus presents approximately 180 events each season, including 70 concerts by the Gewandhaus Orchestra. All together, approximately 600 events take place here during the season. Nearly half a million people visit the concert hall on Augustusplatz each year. In May 2005, the Gewandhaus welcomed its ten millionth guest since the building opened in 1981.
(http://www.gewandhaus.de)

Gewandhaus Leipzig Augustusplatz 8 04109 Leipzig 0341 12700

Bach-Archiv Leipzig at the University of Leipzig

The Bach-Archiv Leipzig is widely recognized as the worlds pre-eminent centre of Bach scholarship. Comprising a research institute, library, museum, and an events department, it occupies the historic Bosehaus complex at St. Thomas Square, opposite the church where Johann Sebastian Bach served as cantor for twenty-seven years. With its unmatched collections and manifold activities, the Bach-Archiv contributes significantly to the time-honoured image of Leipzig as a city of music in general and a Bach city in particular. The Bach-Archiv Foundation (legal name: Bach-Archiv Leipzig, Stiftung brgerlichen Rechts) is a non-profit corporation which receives its basic financial support from the City of Leipzig, the Federal Republic of Germany, and the Free State of Saxony. It is directed by an Executive Board, overseen by a Board of Trustees, and advised by a Board of Curators. The BachArchiv Leipzig has been associated with the University of Leipzig since 2008 through a formal cooperation agreement.
www.bach-leipzig.de

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Buildings of Interest
Vlkerschlachtdenkmal (Monument to the Battle of the Nations)
Monument Also known as the Monument to the Battle of the Nations, the huge temple to death and freedom in Europe rises 91 metres into the sky on a site near where Napoleons command post stood during the Battle of Leipzig in 1813. 364 steps lead to a viewing platform which gives phenomenal views of Leipzig and the surrounding area. The impressive monument complex with the integrated Forum 1813 museum covers four hectares and gives spectacular insights into the events of the Battle of Leipzig and its aftermath. Contact: Vlkerschlachtdenkmal Strae des 18 Oktober 100 04299 Leipzig Fon 0341/2 41 68 70 Fax 0341/2 41 68 7137 Internet: www.stadtgeschichtliches-museum-leipzig.de E-Mail: mail@voelkerschlachtdenkmal-Leipzig.de Opening hours: April October Daily 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. November March Daily 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Audio tours in German, English, Spanish and French, for children in German How to find us: Car park in front of the monument Tram route 15 from Leipzig central station, tramstop: Vlkerschlachtdenkmal

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Leipzigs Central Railway Station A two in one building: in history and in presence
Leipzigs Central Station can look back on a long and eventful history. Since its inauguration in December 1915, the building has seen many travellers come and go and it has also undergone many changes over the years. Though for a long time the station was nothing more than a place for trains to arrive and depart, the building itself has turned into a real eye-opener and is these days one of Leipzigs most important attractions. After the final decision to build one central station in Leipzig, five old stations had to be closed and removed and approximately 900m of Leipzigs river Parthe had to be diverted in order to make enough space for the new Central Station. Since there were two state railways based in Leipzig at that time (Saxon State Railway and Prussian State Railway), it was necessary to construct a building that was big enough to accommodate both of them. After the completion of works, Leipzigs station was not only the biggest terminal in Europe at that time, but actually consisted of two separate stations under one roof. In 1934 the whole station was allocated to the Reichsbahndirektion Halle. Like many other buildings, the station suffered severe damage during WWII, with the result of a complete disruption of services in April 1945. Thanks to Leipzigs status as an important trading city and exhibition centre, it was decided to redevelop the building as close as possible to the original. In 1990, Deutsche Bahn published their plans for another redevelopment in the 1990s, which included the integration of a shopping centre inside the historic building. Initially, many Leipzigers protested against the changes since there were plans to remove two platforms in order to make space for a parking area. This would result in the loss of the stations status as Europes biggest terminal station. However, the objection to the project died down gradually and now, many years later, the majority of Leipzigs inhabitants are happy with what has been accomplished and Leipzigs central station is still the biggest terminal station sizewise in Europe. In combination with the Promenaden Hauptbahnhof a huge shopping centre with more than 140 shops on three levels it is an inviting place to wile away the time for the approximately 150,000 commuters, travellers and tourists who frequent the station every day! Opening hours of the shopping centre Shops: Mon-Sat 09:30 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. Sun, Holidays 01:00 p.m. until 06:00 p.m. www.promenaden-hauptbahnhof-leipzig.de

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THE CITY TUNNEL UNDERWAY, BUT NOT YET FULLY ACCEPTED

Building sites in Leipzig seem to be cropping up like mushrooms these days, with the result that travelling through and around the city can occasionally turn into something like an obstacle course. Most of the time Leipzigs inhabitants come to terms with the resulting restrictions such as traffic jams, noise, detours etc. (though admittedly not without the occasional swear word). After all, everybody understands that roads or buildings need to be repaired from time to time. However, the citys most famous building site has evoked a lot of criticism, and the critics will not cease to debate in future years whether Leipzig - as a city where almost anything is in walking distance - really needs a tunnel that connects the main train station with the Bayerischer Bahnhof. The idea of connecting both stations already existed in the 19th century, but it was not until 2003 that the project agreement was signed, and the work officially commenced with the ground-breaking ceremony on July 9 that year. Meanwhile, after six years of working, there is light at the end of the tunnel (excuse the pun). The two single-track tunnels, with an excavated cross section of 9 metres (internal tunnel diameter = 7.9metres), and a length of 1438 metres, were finished in 2008 with the help of Leonie - a 65 metre long tunnel borer that was designed specifically for the needs of the city tunnel and the soil conditions on site. However, before the first trains can run through them, there is still a lot of work to be done. Altogether four new stations (Main Train Station, Market Square, Wilhelm-Leuschner-Square and Bayerischer Bahnhof) including their island-type platforms have to be built, which is why the tunnel inauguration is estimated not to take place before the end of 2012 - or even later. Whether Leipzigs population will accept the new tunnel in the long run remains to be seen. It is, however, a fact that with the completion of this project, the whole railroad system of Leipzig and its surrounding areas can be restructured and organised more effectiveIy. The connection between greater Leipzig and the city centre will be improved by both suburban and regional trains, and it is expected that shorter travelling times and a better network will have positive effects on the trade and catering industry in the city, and on the urban road traffic. The latter is expected to decrease with more people using local transport facilities. In order to realise its full potential, the city tunnel was designed and deveIoped in a way that basically all types of trains can run through the tunnels, including two-floor vehicles and long distance trains, such as the ICE. However, it will primarily be used for Leipzigs suburban trains and regional traffic; at the moment the plan is that only one long distance train will pass through once every hour in each direction. Apart from these seemingly positive benefits there are, of course, points of criticism, which leave this large-scale, infrastructure project with a bitter aftertaste. In addition to the immense costs, currently estimated to exceed 890 million Euro, the above-mentioned low usability for long distance transit, as well as the long construction works with resulting disturbances and interferences in the city centre are only some of the reasons why many Leipzigers remain far from convinced about the project. Whether you belong to those who cannot wait to travel underneath the city surface, or to those wholI continue walking from A to B, one cannot deny that this tunnel adds yet another bit of spice to our already hot city.

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Interesting Facts
The tunnel has been deslgned for trains with a maximum speed of 80 km/h - although this will only be reached by long distance trains. The tunnels will be up to 22m below the surface and will pass under the Promenaden, the main art gallery, and the Petersbogen.

The famous portico at the Bayerischer Bahnhof had to be moved away from its original position in April 2006. Three and a half years later, In October 2009, It was spectacularly moved back approx. 30m into Its old position and will be connected to the old station buildlng withln the scope of the tunnel construction. The tunnel borer was given its name by readers of the Leipziger Volkszeitung who voted for Leonie, to express that somethlng digging through Leipzigs underground needs to possess the strength of a lion.
(Leipzig Zeitgeist, ISSUE 14, Jan/Feb 2010)

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Thomaskirche / St. Thomas Church and the Thomanerchor

St. Thomas Church is one of 2 houses of worship in Leipzigs city center. Home of the St. Thomas Boys Choir and a place of musical creativity, it is also the final resting place of the famous St. Thomas Cantor, Johann Sebastian Bach. The St. Thomas Church dates back to the 12th Century. It was here in 1409 that the University of Leipzig was founded. From 1492 to 1496, the church had the form of a late Gothic hall church. It was also here in 1539 that Martin Luther preached the implementation of the Reformation. For the last 800 years, the St. Thomas Boys Choir has been singing here. Today, visitors from all over the world come to Leipzig to observe church services in the St. Thomas Church, hear a mottete from the St. Thomas Boys Choir, or take pleasure in concerts and organ music. The Thomanerchor, the choir of the Thomaskirche, was founded in 1212 and is one of the oldest and most famous boys choirs in Germany. It is headed by the Thomaskantor, an office that has been held by many wellknown composers and musicians, including Johann Sebastian Bach from 1723 until his death in 1750. Another notable feature of the Thomaskirche is that it contains two organs. The older one is a Romantic organ by Wilhelm Sauer, built from 188589. Since this organ is not suitable for Bachs music, a second organ was built by Gerald Woehls organ building company from 19992000. This Bach organ was designed to look similar to the old organ on which Bach had played in the Paulinerkirche. Architecture View to the Sanctuary Excavations in the altar sanctuary and in the crossing of the presentday St. Thomas Church revealed foundations of a church dating back to around 1160 - a time when Margrave Otto the Rich of Meissen granted a city charter to the Castle of Libzi and the settlement around it. The Romanesque altar sanctuary was rebuilt in 1355 into Gothic style. Then, in 1482, the Romanesque nave was pulled down and replaced with a late-Gothic church hall, which still exists today. With the exception of the steeple, which was completed into its final form in 1702, the architectural style of the St. Thomas Church has not changed since the end of the 15th century. The renovations during the years 1884 to 1889 did, however, bring along a distinctive change: All architectural features of the Baroque period, especially those dating from Bachs tenure of office, were completely removed and converted into a new-Gothic style, which can be seen today. It was during this time that the Mendelssohn portal was added at the west front. Bach Window After the reunification of the two German countries in 1990, the St. Thomas Church was able to realize a total restoration process badly needed after 100 years of neglect. The project was finished on July 28th, 2000 - the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of Bachs death. During this time, St. Thomas Church received the new Bach26

Organ. St. Thomas Churchs appearance at present: With a complete length of 76m, the nave is 50m long, 25m wide and 18m high. The roof of the church has an exceptionally steep angle of 63. The interior of the building rises to above 7 floors (Ridge height 45m) and the steeple is 68m in height.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Thomas_Church,_Leipzig http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomanerchor

Nikolaikirche Leipzig / St. Nicholas' Church

St. Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) has long been one of the most famous in Leipzig, and rose to national fame with the Monday Demonstrations in 1989 , when it became the centre of the revolution. The church was built around 1165 when Leipzig, or St. Nicholass City, was founded. It is named after St. Nicholas, the patron saint of merchants and wholesalers and is situated in the very heart of the city on the corner of two historically important trade roads. It is built partially in the Romanesque style but was extended and enlarged in the early 16th century with a more Gothic style. The interior was remodelled by German architect Johann Carl Friedrich Dauthe in the neoclassical style. The church has been a Protestant seat since 1539 after the Protestant Reformation, but the Catholic Church is allowed to use it too. The church saw the first performance of the Johannes Passion by J.S. Bach on Good Friday in 1724. Organ of the St. Nicholas Church. The church organ is one of the best examples of the romantic style of organ-building in Europe and was updated with pneumatic action in the early 20th century. More recently the church has been struggling to find the funds for interior restorations which have been ongoing since 1968. The events in fall 1989 Nikolaikirche - open to all became reality in Autumn, 1989 and surprised us all. After all, it united people from the whole of the former GDR: those who wanted to leave the country and those who were curious, regime critics and Stasi (State Security Police) personnel, church staff and SED members, Christians and Non-Christians beneath the outspread arms of the crucified and resurrected Jesus Christ. In view of the political reality between 1949 and 1989, this defies all imagination. It became reality. Exactly 450 years after the introduction of the Reformation in Leipzig, 176 years after the Battle of Nations in Leipzig. Now it was Leipzig once more. A short architectural history The Saint Nicholas city and parish church was founded in about 1165. The church was situated at the intersection of two important north-south, east-west trade roads. It was dedicated to Nicholas, the medieval patron saint of merchants and wholesalers. Even today it is still situated amongst office buildings in the city centre with its doors open to visitors from all over the world. The church was originally built in the Romanesque architectural style, which is
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seen in its western faade. In the early 16th century, the building was extended and formed a Gothic hall church, and has retained this shape up to the present. The three steeples received their Baroque decoration in 1731. Sandstone extensions altered the outside appearance of the church once again in 1902. The interior of the church is even more fascinating. It was reconstructed between 1784 and 1797 in a classical (classicistic) style according to French examples by the architect J.C.F. Dauthe. The reconstruction was thought to demonstrate to the world self-confidence and high cultural standards of the citizens. The columns designed to resemble palms, are especially impressive. The rich ornamental decoration on the ceiling, galleries, and pews is remarkable. The artist A.F. Oeser created thirty paintings for the church. They are exhibited in the portico as well as in the sanctuary. The angel of peace pictured above the altar is a rarity. Scenes from the New Testament are displayed in the sanctuary. Jesus is depicted as the teacher of mankind (south side) and miraculous Son of God (north side) - the two fundamental images of Jesus, on which contemporaries differ then and today. The pulpit, baptismal font, and altar are noble creations: the whole interior is an outstanding example of the very best of German art and craftsmanship. The four alabaster reliefs by F. Pfeiffer from 1905 are extraordinary works of art as well as the exceptional scenes from Jesus Way of the Cross. The late Romanesque wooden crucifix in the sanctuary is the oldest work of art in Leipzig. The church has served protestant worshipers since 1539 when the Reformation came to Leipzig. Bachs activity and creativity as master and organist of the choir in the years 1723 through 1750 were a highlight in the history of the church. Distinguished compositions by Bach were released for the first time at St. Nicholas. The organ was built by F. Ladegast of Weienfels in 1858-1862. It is an important example of the Romantic school of organbuilding and has been modernized with electric-pneumatic equipment in the 20th century. The church - one of Germanys most important architectural monuments - has been undergoing a thorough internal and external restoration since 1968. Rev Dr. A. Haubold
http://www.nikolaikirche-leipzig.de//content/blogcategory/0/100/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Nicholas%27_Church,_Leipzig

Other Churches
Israelian religious community, Lhrstr. 10 Leipzig English Church, Hillerstr. 3 Roman catholic church St. Trinitatis, Emil-Fuchs-Str. 5-7 Russian orthodox church, Philipp-Rosenthal-Str. 51a

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Leipzig Restaurants, Cafs, Bars

In the map on page 28, you will find a number of interesting and lovely bars, cafs and restaurants. The streets Barfugsschen 1 numerous bars and restaurants. and Gottschedstrae 2 are well known for their

In addition to these, you may be interested in other places 3 11 for food and drink. We would like to draw your attention to the following caf houses: 3 Caf Grundmann Since 1919 this cafe has been continually owned and operated by the bakers and confectioners P. Wenzel (1919-26), A. Sitz (1926-30), A. Lutze (1931-58), Schrer (1959-78), and H. Gnther (1978-92). The current owner is E. Grundmann, who has owned the cafe since 2000. Over many years, the caf has had a great cultural importance: many tables that used to be reserved for well-known/famous regulars but also a variety of legendary chanson evenings. It is the last genuine Viennese cafe in Leipzig. In 1930, Adolf Lutze added the wall linings and the Thonet-chairs, clothes stands and corner banks, along with the glazed veranda. Between 1998 and 2000 the caf underwent major reconstruction and today it is the only caf in the original Art-Deco-style in the region. 11 Riquet House This house on Schuhmachergchen is an Art Nouveau solitaire built in 1908-09 by the architect Paul Lange on behalf of the company Riquet & Co. At that time, it belonged to the most modern and certainly most original new building of Leipzig. The architect converted the commercial tradition of the company Riquet with Eastern Asia and the Orient (until 1745) in an imaginative way, with features such as the pagoda-like turret and the colorful mosaics. It is well worth your while to relax into the old-fashioned furniture, sip a cup of hot chocolate and take a breather from the hectic urban activities outside. Opening hours: Wednesday, Thursday: Friday Sunday: 9.00 am 10.00 pm 9.00 am 12.00 pm

12 The "Karli" (Karl-Liebknecht-Strae) Karl-Liebknecht Strae, also known as "Karli" or "Sdmeile", is one of the most well-known streets in Leipzig. It is both a shopping street and a cultural centre with a large pub district which is famous for its student nightlife. There are many restaurants, cafes, pubs and clubs that line the street and which invite you to head off for the Leipzig nightlife. Further information are available at: http://die-karl-liebknecht-strasse.de/

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Other useful leisure time links from the internet

http://www.leipzig-im.de/ http://www.lts-leipzig.de/

www.leipzigdetails.de

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Leipzig Tourist Info: http://www.leipzig.de/de/tourist/kontakt/ansprechpartner/index.shtml (Dt.) http://www.leipzig.de/int/en/tourist/ansprechpartner/ (Eng,) Sightseeing tours Besichtigungen/Touren: http://www.leipzig-erleben.com/downloads/ger/LE_April_2010.pdf http://www.leipzig.de/de/tourist/angebote/ireisen/rundfahrten/index.shtml

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