by Marko Schädlich | 26. Sep 2024 | Art & Culture
Leipzig’s city center is home to many courtyards and shopping arcades that are worth a visit. Small shops compete for the attention of individual tastes, offering everything from fine foods to clothing and antiques. At least take a step into the oldest preserved...
by Marko Schädlich | 26. Sep 2024 | Art & Culture
If you fancy a cultural pub crawl (yes, they really do exist!), the ‘Drallewatsch’ is the place for you! Admittedly, the original Saxon word also sounds hilarious, but in principle it means nothing more than ‘to experience something’ – and here you get what it...
by Marko Schädlich | 26. Sep 2024 | Art & Culture, Historical
At first glance, the Grassi Museum might seem unassuming. Its exterior, admittedly, doesn’t dazzle and might remind you of those lackluster museums you were “lucky” enough to visit on school trips. But as the saying goes, it’s what’s on the inside that...
by Marko Schädlich | 26. Sep 2024 | Art & Culture
Fancy a bit of idleness? Then Karl-Liebknecht-Straße, aka ‘Karli’, is the place for you! You can imagine the ‘Karli’ to be a bit like a large (student) living room: there’s always a light on somewhere, everything from books, music and cool clothes to flowers and...
by Marko Schädlich | 26. Sep 2024 | Art & Culture
In the western part of Leipzig, you would normally find abandoned, dreary industrial sites… if not for the creativity that sprouts like flowers from old brick walls, breathing new life into everything! It’s no wonder that Plagwitz is considered a trendy...
by Marko Schädlich | 26. Sep 2024 | Art & Culture, Historical
Augustusplatz is home to two musical gems that Leipzig proudly presents: the famous Gewandhaus concert hall and the centuries-old opera house! Both are undoubtedly internationally renowned, with the Leipzig Opera even being awarded the European title of “Opera...
