Being initially, just a small Slavic settlement, called Lipsk, today's German city of Leipzig, turned into a real work of art. And all thanks to its thousand-year history, which allows tourists around the world to admire urban beauty and its grace. Every year there is about a million tourists here, since the city is simply a huge number of attractions, as well as cultural events that contribute to even greater attendance. Cultural heritage city is simply unimaginable.
Moreover, this is an important industrial center of all Germany, because the chemical, sewing, engineering production has been established here, as well as the headquarters of many representatives of the country's media. And in the University of Leipzig - the oldest in the country, such famous people like Goethe, Leibniz, Nietzsche, as well as the Chancellor of the country, Angela Merkel.
The temperate continental climate in Leipzig is softer than in other cities of the country, which allows tourists more comfortably to spend time here. Summer is always very warm and somewhat humid, but winter is often very rainy. In addition, there is very unstable weather, with sharp temperature differences, so if today is +5 degrees, then tomorrow may well be -5. Personally, in my opinion, it is best to come to the city in the summer to enjoy the architectural beauties, as well as beautiful green avenues and parks of the city, which are also considered rather ancient.
Very beautiful and natural side of the city, since Leipzig is located in the center of the beautiful lowland with the same name. The Neue Luppe and Parthe rivers flow, and the blue lakes give a downtown of some mystery and mystery. Urban surroundings are covered with forestry, in which hares, wild boars, foxes, proteins and other rodents dwell. Carps and trout are found in the rivers, which is very successful for fishermen. Although, there are no such majestic mountains and hills here, which are often found in the south of Saxony.
The most visited place among the citizens is Neoseenland's park, where most bathe in the lake and not fit on the purest sandy beaches, surrounded by many sports and entertainment complexes.
There are no tourists who prefer historical sights, because the city with a thousand-year history there is always something to show. Surprisingly, about fifteen thousand different monuments are at urban territory, for which Leipzig is always called the capital of German monuments. The Battle of Peoples, erected in 1913, is considered the most famous of all, in honor of the fallen soldiers in the battle against Napoleon. Very near him is the Russian Orthodox Church.
In the historic part of Leipzig there are still such interesting objects as: the old town hall, built in the Renaissance style; Church of St. Nicholas, erected in the 12th century; Church of St. Thoma; Unique Golossouris castle; House-Museum F. Mendelssohn; Wine cellar Auerbakhskeller; As well as a variety of city museums, representing very great interest among tourists.
As for the gastronomic institutions, there are many of them in Leipzig, literally, at every step. Each establishment itself is unique, because here is not only cooked dishes, but also the inner interior of the institution.
For example, the StadtPeiffer restaurant is not only a magnificent menu, but also a rather original design. But a small restaurant Zunftkeler is distinguished by its successful location, right away from the botanical garden.
A large number of restaurants offer national saxon dishes: meat dumplings, roast beefs in raisin sauce, curd balls Quarkkeulchen, roast beef, lerchen cupcakes and many other goodies. But the greatest popularity of vegetable assorted - Leipziger Allerlei, literally - Leipzig whatever.
Among the lovers of purely their national food, whatever she is, there will be suitable places in the territory of the city. Italian restaurant Da Vito or international restaurant, located near the Old Town Hall. By the way, this restaurant is very popular among tourists, because it offers Chinese, Japanese, French, Italian, Russian cuisine, and, very tasty. And in general, the city offers relatively low prices. For example, the average dinner cost is 14-15 euros, and in the cafe you can eat for 10 euros per person.
The same diversity in Leipzig and for accommodation. Steeigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof Leipzig, Best Western Hotel Leipzig City Center, are most popular among tourists, but the prices in them are quite high, from 90 euros per day. But you can always settle down in cheaper, worth 50 euros. The choice is just huge, here it is already the matter in the ratio of price with quality.
In addition to numerous attractions, the city is ready to offer a wide variety of entertainment and sports events. Hiking and cycling, fishing in the lake or river, walks in parks and sports grounds, visiting children's entertainment centers and playgrounds with children who always love to be frozen. Children also love the urban zoo in which more than a thousand individuals live. Extreme amusement park is also suitable for dey and adults - Belantis.
In addition to the nightclubs for youth entertainment, the city holds the annual Gothic Wave-Gotik-Treffen festival, which also collects a rather large number of fans of the gothic culture of the whole country. Here are theatrical performances, musical concerts, as well as other exciting events.
As for the safety of tourists, they can be calm here, because Leipzig is considered the safest city of eastern Germany. But, small fraudsters and pockets in the city always grab, so carefully follow your things and do not carry large amounts of money. Documents and valuable things are better to leave the hotel in order to avoid unpleasant moments of rest in the future.