Discover Leipzig by Hire Car
The cultural city of Leipzig has a lot to offer. This city is inextricably linked with the famous Thomaskantor Johann Sebastian Bach.
The Romanesque St. Thomas Church, built in 1212, was the workplace of this gifted baroque musician for twenty-seven years.
Sights in Leipzig
Touring this sacred place of worship is therefore a must for music lovers. This church is also the home of the world-famous St. Thomas Choir. The singers receive their training at the Thomas School, which has also been in existence since 1212.
Another church gained worldwide significance in 1989: built in 1165, the Nikolaikirche, incidentally the oldest and largest house of worship in Leipzig was the starting point of the peaceful revolution in the former GDR.
Monday peace prayers followed by peace demonstrations heralded German-German reunification. In Leipzig, be sure to also visit the Old Town Hall on the Markt, one of Germany’s finest Renaissance buildings.
Also marvel at the imposing 91-metre-high Monument to the Battle of the Nations, which commemorates the Battle of Leipzig against Napoleon in 1813. You should also check out the Gewandhaus, home to the internationally renowned Gewandhaus Orchestra.
Leisure in Leipzig
And when you’ve tired of your sightseeing, stop in at Auerbachs Keller, the famous wine bar where even Goethe frequented.
Go exploring one of Germany’s most beautiful and historic cities in your hire car.
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