A trip to Leipzig cannot be complete without understanding its rich heritage. The art and cultural activities in Leipzig will give you an insight into the city's history, traditions, and artwork. While visiting the cultural attractions in Leipzig would prove to be informative, attending its artsy events will leave you entertained. From cultural performances to historical monuments that give you a glimpse of the past, take a look at this list to know Leipzig better. Include these in attractions in your itinerary for Leipzig and have a great vacation.
Top Places for Art and Cultural Activities in Leipzig
Check the list of top places for art and culture in Leipzig:
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St. Thomas Church
(1063 Votes)Considered as one of the two houses of worship in Leipzig, St. Thomas Church is a worth visit place from a religious point of view as well as from a traveler’s view point. Located at the center of the city, the church is said to be the final resting place of Johann Sebastian Bach, the Cantor of St. Thomas. His grave lies beneath the bronze plate in front of the altar. Today, visitors from...Read more -
Battle Of The Nations Monument
(480 Votes)Popularly known as the Monument to the Battle of the Nations, this huge temple of death stands on the site where hundreds of soldiers died while fighting the battle in 1813. The battle ultimately led to victory of Austrian, Prussian and Russian forces over Napolean’s army. It was in 1913, this monument was built in honor of the brave soldiers who laid their lives and in honor of 100th ann...Read more -
Holy Cross Church
(214 Votes)Standing right at the center of the New Town market, the Holy Cross Church was opened with a festive service by the architect named Paul Long. According to the name of the church, it has a Latin Cross on it. Previously, the entrance of the church was towards the west leading through the bridal hall. At present, the entrance from the side of Hedwigstrabe is used to enter into the church. The str...Read more -
Market Square (Markt) is the focal point of the city, where people from all corners gather to witness the amazing market place. At the market place, all kinds of fruits and vegetables are sold, as are other food items. The square is also surrounded by fine cafes and restaurants, and vintage old buildings. With the Old City Hall forming the backdrop of the place, the square paints a very pretty ...Read more
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Russische Gedachtniskirche
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Schumann-Haus
(42 Votes)Visit a museum like Schumann-Haus whose neo-classical architectural style would leave you awestruck. It was built by Friedrich August Scheidel in 1838 and was used as the residence of Clara and Robert Schumann in its early days. The cabinet room is used for displaying the photographs of this lovely couple. Robert Schumann’s Office is used to compose and record various genre of music by so...Read more -
St. Nicholas Church
(1027 Votes)Popularly known as Nikolaikirche (in Germany), St. Nicholas Church has been one of the popular churches of Leipzig for a long time. Though the church’s roots said to belong to the Romanesque and Gothic period, but the interior of the church has a striking resemblance with the neo-classical period. You can see its influence in the columns that has palm-like structure and cream colored long...Read more -
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek
Home to many amazing German publication from 1913 onwards, the Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Leipzig, or The German National Library is a public library located in Leipzig. The library was started with an aim to archive and record the works of German-speaking emigrants between 1933 and 1945. In addition, this library is also home to the German Book and Writing Museum, the German Music Archive, t...Read more -
Alte Borse
Alte Borse is the oldest building of the Merchants Assembly and one of the oldest Baroque buildings in the city. The construction of this building was completed in 1687. It has a unique appearance combining both the Italian Baroque and the Dutch style of architecture, thus making it a stand-out in the city landscape. During the Second World War, the building was completely destroyed. The recons...Read more -
Gewandhaus Zu Leipzig
Gewandhaus zu Leipzig is a concert hall and home of the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra. There had been two more halls earlier that went by the same family name. The first one was built in 1781, the second one in 1884, and the third and present one was opened in 1981. The hall has a concert organ and is especially known for its fine acoustics. Overall, the place certainly is capable of tickling th...Read more