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, 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...
by Marko Schädlich | 26. Sep 2024 | Historical
The locals’ nickname “Völki” might be misleading, as what awaits you in Wilhelm-Külz Park is a gigantic monument! The Völkerschlachtdenkmal is not only one of Leipzig’s most famous landmarks, but also one of the largest monuments in all of...
by Marko Schädlich | 26. Sep 2024 | Historical
The old town hall, which stretches across the entire market square in the city centre, forms the imposing centrepiece of the Saxon city of Leipzig. Incidentally, it more than earned its imaginative name ‘old town hall’ when it was built around 1556. The...
