Leipzig is a historic city located at the confluence of three rivers in eastern Germany.

It is located only 160 km (100 miles) from Berlin It was the largest and most important trading city in Saxony during the days of the Roman Empire.

The city is famous for its musicians: Bach, Wagner, Mendelssohn and the boys' choir that originated in the early 13th century.

Although the city fought a bloody battle in which Napoleon was defeated 200 years ago, the city is known today for its peace.

To make sure you find the best places to visit and things to do.

Follow along with this useful list of the best attractions in Leipzig.

Great tourist attractions in Leipzig

Bach Museum, Leipzig

Although he lived 300 years ago, Johann Sebastian Bach is one of the greatest composers of all time.

The Bach Museum is a great place to explore his music and life.

The museum is located in a house across from where he used to live – his house was demolished.

It houses the “Treasure Room” containing Bach’s original manuscripts.

There is even a room where visitors can listen to audio recordings of his greatest pieces.

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Bach Museum

City Hochhaus

The City Hochhaus soars above the rooftops of Leipzig, as it is the tallest building in the city.

skyscraper The 30-storey building rises 142 metres (466 feet) into the sky.

Completed in 1975, it features a unique, multi-faceted architecture that brings a very modern style to a city that has existed since the early 11th century.

Locals refer to the skyscraper, officially known as the Panorama Tower, as the “Sleeping Tooth” because of its design.

There is a restaurant on the 29th floor.

You can go up another floor to enjoy the breathtaking views of the city.

City Hochhaus

New Town Hall

The new town hall looks more like a palace or castle than a municipal building.

This is what it has been since construction was completed in 1905.

It is a landmark not only in Leipzig but also in all of Germany.

The town hall is located on the site of an old palace.

The Nazis occupied the town hall during World War II, and many suicides occurred here in the final days of the war.

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New Town Hall

Leipzig Zoo

Leipzig Zoo prides itself on its animal welfare and species conservation efforts on its website. And how is it newer? Zoo In the world.

These things are important, but that's not why people visit the zoo.

They even come here to see the 850 species of animals in the zoo.

To see animals in places similar to their original habitat.

Leipzig Zoo is good at this, and no longer uses cages for animals.

These places include Gondwanaland, an inland tropical rainforest the size of two football fields.

And Pongoland, where gorillas and chimpanzees live, or the rare Chinese pangolin, a scaly mammal.

Leipzig Zoo

St. Nicholas Church

Over the centuries, the 12th-century Church of St. Nicholas has been a Romanesque, Gothic and now Baroque church.

Its graceful white interior columns rise to the ceiling.

 Everything about the interior of this Lutheran church evokes elegance, serenity and peace.

In addition, Johann Sebastian Bach was its musical director.

The 1,400-seat church recently became the launching site for Monday's demonstrations.

These were peaceful demonstrations that eventually led to the reunification of Germany in 1989.

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St. Nicholas Church

Panometer

From the outside, the old container, built in 1909 to store natural gas, doesn't look like much.

You have to go inside to see the largest canvas murals in the world.

The frescoes are 344 feet (10.4 m) in circumference and 30 metres (98 ft) high.

Which visitors can view from a platform about 50 feet above the ground.

These murals are digitally printed onto strips of fabric, stitched together and then hung.

The topic changes periodically, andThe theme for 2018 was Titanic.

Furthermore, previous subjects included Leipzig in 1813, the Amazon, ancient Rome and Mount Everest.

Panometer

Market Square

The history of the market square dates back centuries when knights played here. 

The town hall, now a history museum, was built in 1509.

The Grand Hall is used for concerts.

There are also several other old buildings surrounding the restaurant and shop square.

The city's most important markets and festivals, including Christmas and Easter, are held here every year.

Tuesdays and Thursdays are considered the best days of the year to visit the market.

This is when farmers sell fresh produce and beautifully arranged bouquets of flowers. 

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Market Square