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If you’re looking for a city that beautifully blends history with modern flair, Leipzig is your spot. This German gem is famous for its rich musical heritage, being the home of Bach and Mendelssohn. Stroll through the stunning Markt square, where you can savor local delicacies at cozy cafés. Don’t miss the contemporary art scene at the Spinnerei, a former cotton mill turned creative hub. With charming parks and lively festivals, Leipzig offers a delightful experience for every traveler.

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Leipzig, Germany

Top things to do in Leipzig

15 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

Religious site
Religious site

St. Thomas Church

Historic Lutheran church in Leipzig, final resting place of Johann Sebastian Bach and home to the renowned St. Thomas Boys' Choir.

Religious site
Religious site

St. Nicholas Church

Leipzig's oldest church, famous for its role in the peaceful Monday Demonstrations that led to the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Outdoor & fun
Outdoor & fun

Leipzig Zoo

One of the oldest zoos in the world, Leipzig Zoo features six themed worlds including the massive Gondwanaland tropical rainforest hall.

Sight
Sight

Panorama Tower

Leipzig's tallest building offers a 360-degree observation deck and a revolving restaurant with stunning city views.

Market
Market

Market Square

The historic heart of Leipzig, home to the Old Town Hall and a vibrant market square hosting the famous Christmas market.

Sight
Sight

Mädler Passage

A historic indoor shopping arcade from the 1910s, home to the famous Auerbach's Keller restaurant.

Museum
Museum

Bach Museum

A museum dedicated to Johann Sebastian Bach's life and works, located in the Bosehaus at St. Thomas Church Square.

Museum
Museum

Grassi Museum

A prominent museum complex in Leipzig housing the Ethnography Museum, Musical Instruments Museum, and Applied Arts Museum.

Museum
Museum

Museum of City History Leipzig

Explore Leipzig's history from the Middle Ages to today at the Museum of City History, housed in the historic Old Town Hall.

Entertainment
Entertainment

Panometer Leipzig

Experience immersive 360° panoramic art installations inside a historic gasometer at Panometer Leipzig.

Museum
Museum

Mendelssohn House

Visit the last home of composer Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, now a museum dedicated to his life and work.

Landmark
Landmark

Augustusplatz

Leipzig's largest public square and cultural hub, bordered by the Opera House and Gewandhaus.

Entertainment
Entertainment

Gewandhaus

World-renowned concert hall home to the Gewandhaus Orchestra, known for superb acoustics.

Museum
Museum

Museum in der Runden Ecke

Museum in the former Stasi headquarters documenting East German secret police history.

Landmark
Landmark

Monument to the Battle of the Nations

A colossal monument in Leipzig commemorating the 1813 Battle of Leipzig, completed in 1913.

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