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The Völkerschlachtdenkmals Monument was built to commemorate the first mass battle in human history. Here Napoleon's army fought against the alliance from Russia, Prussia, Austria and Sweden and had to surrender. A hundred years later the monument was built. The central hall of the monument is divided into 3 levels. The first floor contains a crypt to commemorate the fallen soldiers, the second contains a memorial hall, while the third floor features the dome. A font was created in front of the memorial to commemorate the tears shed by the people. At 91 metres high, you can enjoy an amazing view.

The tradition of opera in Leipzig is one of the oldest in Europe. The history of the third public opera house – after Venice and Hamburg – is evident in its numerous premieres and premieres. Many world-renowned conductors and composers presented their works here. The Gewandhaus Orchestra has hosted performances since 1840 and still offers world-class music to this day.

Created by Peter Joseph Lenné, Johannapark is a significant monument of garden art. The park was created by banker, Wilhelm Seyfferth in memory of his daughter Johanna, who died young. Today, walkers and cyclists pass through the park in Leipzig's city centre from Connewitzer to Leutzscher Holz, to enjoy the picturesque garden.

Nikolaikirche Church isn’t a cathedral or court church for a bishop or a sovereign, but it is a church for the people of Leipzig. Today, the city- and parish church of St. Nikolai is known far beyond Germany thanks to its peace prayers that were introduced during the “peace decade”. The church also offers a lot architecturally. The church, with its picturesque vaults and columns, the interior with its bright colours, floral decorations and the palm-like columns, captivates its visitors.

St. Alexej Gedächtniskirche Church is a Russian-Orthodox church in Leipzig, close to the Völkerschlachtdenkmals Monument. It was built to commemorate the thousand soldiers who died during the Battle of Nations near Leipzig. The church was built in Novgorod style and consists of a “winter” and an “upper” church. The 55-metre-high tower is an impressive religious building, topped with a gilded “onion” dome, which dominates the Leipzig skyline.

Augustusplatz is one of the biggest inner-city squares in Europe. After being destroyed in World War 2, the square wasn’t completely rebuilt. It wasn’t until a few years later that a new design was created. The square is now home to an opera house, the university, the Gewandhaus Concert Hall and the Mendebrunnen Fountains. In the autumn of 1989, the central spot was the site of the so-called Monday Demonstrations, which contributed to the fall of the Berlin Wall. Since then, the square has become a symbol of freedom, democracy and unity in Germany. Today, the square serves as a central space for events in the midst of central Leipzig.

The New Town Hall was built on the foundations of the former Pleissenburg fort, based on plans by Leipzig city councillor, Hugo Licht. This significant town hall building is known for its artistic interior design, including the richly decorated staircase and its facade decoration. It features numerous sculptures and reliefs, as well as symbols of the city. The town hall tower is 110 metres high and from here you can enjoy a great view over the city. Once you’ve enjoyed he view below, you can dine in the cellar vaults of the building in the "Ratskeller Leipzig" restaurant.

Welcome to this world-famous zoo! Learn all about the world of the rainforests in Gondwanaland. You can learn about over 24,000 tropical plants and around 300 exotic animals here. In the other theme worlds of Africa, Asia, Pongoland, Founder’s Garden and South America you can discover Amur leopards, howler monkeys, black rhinos and many other animal species. Have a great day at Leipzig Zoo!