Leipzig can look back on a long and historically valuable history. Years ago, around 850 the city at the crossroads of major trade routes began to exist. Many important events are always associated with the name of Leipzig. Today's Leipzig presents itself as a dynamic economic and cultural metropolis in Central Germany. The heart of the city beats in which only about one acre, compact center. In the post-1990 carefully restored historic exhibition palaces and passages today Shops, restaurants and cafes in large numbers to stroll and linger. Discover Leipzig ...
Leipzig anniversaries 2015
Fall '89 - Departure to democracy in 2014
Logo Fall '89
The decisive day for the Peaceful Revolution in the GDR was October 9, 1989, as in Leipzig attracted 70,000 protesters shouting "We are the people!" And "No violence!" Around the ring. The October 9, 1989 is understood the most important day of German history. The anniversary is celebrated representative of all people in the GDR, in the autumn of 1989 conquered the streets and a democratic order paved the way. The shape of the "Peaceful Revolution" is unprecedented for such radical upheavals of societal concerns in history.
www.leipzig.de/herbst89
Leipzig 2015 - 1000 Jahre first mention
In the year 1015 Bishop of Merseburg Thietmar immortalized the place "urbe libzi" in his chronicle. 2015 marks the 1000th times so that the first mention of the city of Leipzig. 1000 years Leipzig, which are 1000 years outstanding economic, cultural and civic tradition. 1000 years of the first mention of Leipzig are a reason to celebrate this anniversary in an appropriate form.
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