Gewandhaus zu Leipzig (Concert Hall)

Officially opened in 1981 as the third concert hall of the world famous 'Gewandhaus Orchestra' (founded in 1743). The amphitheatre-style concert hall has seating for an audience of 1920 and boasts a Schuke organ. In the foyer of the Small Hall is a statue of Beethoven by Max Klinger.

Oper Leipzig (Opera House)

Built in 1956/60 to replace the New Theatre destroyed during the second-world war the 'Oper Leipzig' adopts the same Classical style as its predecessor. Currently it is well known for it's award winning ballet.

Thomas-Kirche (St.Thomas` Church)

J 18. Built in 1212 as the monastery church for the Augustinian Canons` Foundation of St. Thomas. Converted into a Late Gothic Hall church in 1482/96. Johann Sebastian Bach worked here and it is the home of the 'Thomanerchor' (St. Thomas` Choir). Bach's tomb has been in 'Thomas-Kirche' since 1950. On the southern side of the church, in the Thomaskirchhof, is the Bach monument by Carl Seffner (1908). The famous Motette is traditionally celebrated on Saturdays at 3 p.m. and on Friday at 6 p.m. and is free of charge (come early!). After an extensive renovation to the occasion of the 250^th anniversary of Bach's death the interior was reconstructed extensively last year.

Voelkerschlachtdenkmal (Battle of Leipzig Monument)

Prager Strasse. Memorial to the victory of the allies (English, Austrians, Prussians, Russians, Swedish) over Napoleon at the Battle of Leipzig in October 1813.

The foundation stone was laid in 1898 and the monument officially opened in 1913. There is an impressive view from the platform of the 91-metre high monument (500 steps!).

Altes Rathaus (Old City Hall)

Built in only nine months in 1556 by Hieronymus Lotter, the 'Altes Rathaus' is one of the major Renaissance buildings in Germany. The 'Altes Rathaus' has housed the Museum of City History since 1909. It has a ballroom for formal receptions, concerts and readings.

Neues Rathaus (New City Hall)

The 'Neues Rathaus' was built between 1899-1905 in historic style on the foundation walls of the former Pleissenburg, which became famous through the dispute between Martin Luther and Dr. Johann Eck. The 'Neues Rathaus' is now the seat of city administration.

Zentraler Bahnhof (Central Railway Station)

Largest terminus station in Europe, with 26 platforms. The Railway Station was built 1902-15, with the eastern hall originally built for Saxon and western hall for Prussian State Railways. During the 1990's it was completely converted into a modern service complex for the 21s^t century, big shopping center on three floors included! 

Moritzbastei (Moritz Bastion)

The 'Moritzbastei' lies between Universitaetsstrasse and Augustusplatz and is the last remains of the old city fortifications dating from 16^th century. Since 1974, there has been a university students` club in the underground vaults, where you can find several bars, dance-floors and exhibition areas.

Russische Gedaechtniskirche (Russian Memorial Church St. Alexej)

Philipp-Rosenthal-Strasse. Built to commemorate the 22,000 Russian solders killed in 1813 at the Battle of Leipzig, the church was consecrated in 1913. It has an 18-metre high icon wall, while standards and tablets with the names of the Cossack regiments involved in fighting decorate the interior of this Russian Orthodox church. Russian Orthodox services are held.