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Standard texts Leipzig is... ... a major commercial centre! In 1497 the imperial trade fair privileges were granted by Emperor Maximilian to Leipzig. That is why the Leipzig Fair is regarded as the "mother of trade fairs". Leipzig's future commercial development was given a boost by the construction of the ultramodern Leipzig Fair Exhibition Centre with its fascinating architecture. In the inner city, visitors will find arcades and passageways reminding former fair activities. Due to the great trade history the city is still an attractive location of industry and commerce for investors like Porsche, BMW and DHL... Download press release Leipzig - Creative City For the young and creative, Leipzig is no longer an insider tip. Word has spread that the city’s working and living conditions are just right and three universities with an artistic or cultural profile as well as Leipzig University constantly feed the pool of ideas. Leipzig is known throughout the world for its vibrant arts, music and festival scene. Therefore the city in the East of Germany does not only appeal to artists and actors, but is also a trendy destination for individual travelers. Download press release Leipzig - general information The city of Leipzig in central Germany has a colourful history stretching back more than 800 years. In fact it was back in the 7th century that Sorbs first settled there, establishing a trading post known as ‘Lipzk’ or ‘place near the lime trees’. After Leipzig was granted its town charter and market privileges in around 1165, it quickly developed into an important centre of commerce. ... Download press release Leipzig: Arcades, passageways and exhibition buildings Leipzig's city centre has several distinctive architectural characteristics. Apart from the numerous old refurbished buildings dating back to the 19th and 18th centuries, it is mainly the unique system of arcades and passageways which are repeatedly a source of delight to all those interested in architecture. ... Download press release Leipzig: City of music with glamorous past and exciting present Leipzig’s musical roots go back to the early 13th century, when margrave Dietrich appropriated an existing church, which had been built by merchants and craftsmen (predecessor of present St. Thomas’s Church). He turned it into a donation for the Augustinian canons, who were interested in gaining more power. ... Download press release Leipzig: Great coffee tradition Coffee and Leipzig are inseparable. It was in the Saxon metropolis were the first palm court musicians of Germany entertained their guests: Georg Philipp Telemann made music in the coffee shops at the Market Square together with the collegium musicum, founded in 1701. ... Download press release Leipzig: Home of the Reformation and the Peaceful Revolution Martin Luther and the Leipzig Disputation: Christianity and the church are essential elements of Leipzig’s history and growth. As early as the 15th and 16th centuries, the old German trading town had gained its reputation as a spiritual and economic center for Saxony. ... Download press release Leipzig: Nightlife Want to enjoy the flair of the south? Okay, why not go to Leipzig! ”This is like Italy” is what many enthusiastic guests say when for the first time they stroll through the city center’s alleys at night. ... Download press release Leipzig: Shopping in a friendly atmosphere Leipzig's development into a centre of trade fairs and commerce began with the granting of municipal status and market rights back in 1165. In 1497, Leipzig was awarded imperial trade fair privileges by Emperor Maximilian, enabling the city to flourish as of the 15th century. ... Download press release Leipzig: Southern region has developped into a holiday paradise Welcome to the Saxon South Seas! A lot of visitors do not believe their eyes when coming to the holiday paradise Neuseenl@and during summer time. At a distance of not more than 12 km to Leipzig’s city centre, bathers, nature lovers and fans of acquatics have been scrimmaging at Lake Cospuden for five years now. ... Download press release Leipzig:The German Gymnastics Festivals From 18 to 25 May 2002, life in Leipzig life will revolve around sport. After a break of 15 years, another major German sporting event – the 31st Gymnastics Festival – will be held in Leipzig. About 100,000 sports men and women will take part and the organisers expect the same number of visitors per day. ... Download press release Leipzig: The Peaceful Revolution When on 9 October 1989, 70,000 people took to the streets in Leipzig to demonstrate against the communist SED regime and demand reforms, the floodgates were finally opened. ... Download press release Leipzig: The Pub Mile Drallewatsch The heart of the city center beats on the popular Drallewatsch pub mile found in 1996. The area comprises Richard-Wagner-Platz and Burgplatz including Große and Kleine Fleischergasse, Matthäikirchhof, Barfußgässchen, Klostergasse, Thomaskirchhof and Burgstraße. ... Download press release Leipzig: The scene … Apart from Drallewatsch, in recent years two other areas have emerged with a high density of bars and cafés: Schauspielviertel (the theatre district around Gottschedstrasse) and Südmeile (the area along Karl-Liebknecht-Strasse). Interestingly, Schauspielviertel arose almost by chance. ... Download press release Leipzig: The way to a man's heart is through his stomach In addition to hosting the world's oldest trade fair and being the city with the proudest musical history after Vienna, Leipzig is also a paradise for gourmets. For centuries, locals and their guests have enjoyed a host of culinary specialities. ... Download press release Leipzig: Unique industrial architecture flourishing again in Plagwitz In west Leipzig, an unparalleled 90-hectare (222-acre) monument to industrial architecture has been preserved. Known as Plagwitz, it was the first large industrial area in Germany whose development was fully planned. ... Download press release Leipzig: Venetian impressions in Plagwitz If you’ve already been through Leipzig’s city centre several times and photographed all the sights from every conceivable angle, you may be getting a little tired of looking at the same old things. If so, check out the borough of Plagwitz for something new and out of the ordinary. ... Download press release Leipzig: Where music thrives! No other German city has a musical history which can quite match Leipzig’s. It was here that Johann Sebastian Bach spent 27 years in charge of St Thomas’s Boys Choir, Robert Schumann composed his Spring Symphony, Clara Wieck was acclaimed as a highly successful pianist, Richard Wagner was born ... Download press release Contact Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH Ms. Steffi Gretschel Head of International PR Tourism Augustusplatz 9 D-04109 Leipzig Tel. +49 (0)341 7104-300 Fax +49 (0)341 7104-236 S.Gretschel@ltm-leipzig.de