Leipzig
Leipzig is the largest city in the German federal state of Saxony, with a population of approximately 600,000. 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.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Red Bull Arena and Monument to the Battle of the Nations.
Red Bull Arena
Stadium
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Red Bull Arena is a football stadium located in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany. It is the largest football stadium in Eastern Germany, and has also hosted music concerts as well as football.
Monument to the Battle of the Nations
Photo: Paolchen, CC BY-SA 3.0 de.
The Monument to the Battle of the Nations is a monument in Leipzig, Germany, to the 1813 Battle of Leipzig, also known as the Battle of the Nations. Paid for mostly by donations and the city of Leipzig, it was completed in 1913 for the 100th anniversary of the battle at a cost of six million gold marks.
Glacial erratic
Stone
Photo: Steve Partridge, CC BY-SA 2.0.
A glacial erratic is a glacially deposited rock differing from the type of rock native to the area in which it rests. Erratics, which take their name from the Latin word errare, are carried by glacial ice, often over distances of hundreds of kilometres.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Markkleeberg and Markkleeberg.
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 7 km south of Leipzig.
Markkleeberg
Suburb
Photo: Martin Geisler, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Markkleeberg is a suburb, which is situated 7 km south of 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 9 km northeast of Leipzig.
Leipzig
- Type: Locality with 612,000 residents
- Also known as: “14713000”
- Location: Leipzig, Leipzig Lowlands-Central Hills, Saxony, Germany, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
51.342° or 51° 20′ 31″ northLongitude
12.375° or 12° 22′ 30″ eastPopulation
612,000Elevation
118 metres (387 feet)Open location code
9F3J89RF+QXGeoNames ID
6548737
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In Other Languages
From French to German—“Leipzig” goes by many names.
- French: “Leipzig”
- German: “Leipzig”
- German: “Stadt Leipzig”
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Old Stock Exchange and Leipzig Markt station.
Leipzig Lowlands-Central Hills: Must-Visit Destinations
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