Kreisfreie Stadt Leipzig
Leipzig is the largest city in the German federal state of Saxony, with a population of approximately 630,000. It is the economic centre of the region, known as Germany's "Boomtown" and a major cultural centre, offering interesting sights, shopping and lively nightlife.Places of Interest
Highlights include Red Bull Arena and St. Thomas Church.
Red Bull Arena
Stadium
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Red Bull Arena is a football stadium located in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany, in the Zentrum-Nordwest locality. It is the largest football stadium in Eastern Germany, and has also hosted music concerts as well as football.
St. Thomas Church
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The St. Thomas Church is a Lutheran church in Leipzig, Germany, located at the western part of the inner city ring road in Leipzig's central district. Martin Luther preached in the church in 1539.
University of Music and Theatre Leipzig
University
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The University of Music and Theatre "Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy" Leipzig is a public university in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany. Founded in 1843 by Felix Mendelssohn as the Conservatorium der Musik, it is the oldest university school of music in Germany.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Markkleeberg and Taucha.
Markkleeberg
Town
Markkleeberg is an affluent suburb of Leipzig, located in the Leipzig district of the Free State of Saxony, Germany. The river Pleiße runs through the city, which borders Leipzig to the north and to the west. Markkleeberg is situated 8 km south of Kreisfreie Stadt Leipzig.
Taucha
Town
Taucha is a town in the district of Nordsachsen, in Saxony, Germany. It is situated on the river Parthe, 10 km northeast of Leipzig. Taucha is situated 8 km northeast of Kreisfreie Stadt Leipzig.
Kreisfreie Stadt Leipzig
- Type: Locality with 612,000 residents
- Also known as: “Leipzig” and “Stadtkreis Leipzig”
- Location: Saxony, Germany, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
51.35° or 51° 21′ northLongitude
12.3833° or 12° 22′ 60″ eastPopulation
612,000Elevation
110 metres (361 feet)Open location code
9F3J89XM+X8GeoNames ID
2879137
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