Nikolaikirche
Although a sombre medieval structure from outside, the church’s interior is a real eye-grabber, its coffered vault supported by fluted columns whose capitals sprout like palm trees. The Nikolaikirche is one of the two main churches and a rallying point during the “Wende” in 1989.
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Altes Rathaus
The Rathaus, built in the grandest German Renaissance style with elaborate gables, an asymmetrical tower and the longest inscription to be found on any building in the world, dominates the Market Place. The ground floor retains its traditional function as a covered walkway with shops; the upper storeys, long abandoned as the town hall, now house the local-history museum. The main reason for going in is to see the 53-metre-long “Festsaal” on the first floor. There you will find ornate chimneypieces and haughty portraits of the local mayors and Saxon dukes.
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Openings=Tue 2-8pm, Wed – Sun 10am – 6pm

Thomaskirche
This is the senior of the two big civic churches, and the place where Johann Sebastian Bach served for the last 27 years of his life. Predominantly Gothic, the church has been altered down the centuries, notably by the addition of galleries in line with the Protestant emphasis on preaching. Its most remarkable feature remains the musical tradition: the “Thomanerchor”, which Bach once directed, can usually be heard on Fridays at 6pm., Saturdays at 3pm and during the Sunday service at 9.30am.
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Bach-Museum
Directly across from the Thomanerkirche this museum houses an extensive show of mementoes of the great composer.
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Egyptian Museum
Who would expect this? East of the Neues Rathaus you will find a surprisingly good Egyptian museum, containing finds from 19th century excavations by archeologists from Leipzig university.
Address: Schillergasse
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Openings=Tue – Sat 1-5pm, Sun 10am – 1pm.

Völkerschlachtdenkmal (Battle of Nations Memorial)
Southeast of the city trams No. 15 and 20 led to the site of the Battle of Nations, where Napoleon was defeated by a combined army of Prussians, Austrians, Russians and Swedes in 1813. This defeat led to his exile on Elba island. A colossal and tastelass monument was erected to commemorate the centenary of the victory. It can be ascended for a sweeping view over the city and the flat countyside.
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Openings=May – Oct: 10am – 5pm, Nov – Apr 9am – 4pm.

Nikolaikirche
Although a sombre medieval structure from outside, the church’s interior is a real eye-grabber, its coffered vault supported by fluted columns whose capitals sprout like palm trees. The Nikolaikirche is one of the two main churches and a rallying point during the “Wende” in 1989.
Address:
Tel:

Altes Rathaus
The Rathaus, built in the grandest German Renaissance style with elaborate gables, an asymmetrical tower and the longest inscription to be found on any building in the world, dominates the Market Place. The ground floor retains its traditional function as a covered walkway with shops; the upper storeys, long abandoned as the town hall, now house the local-history museum. The main reason for going in is to see the 53-metre-long “Festsaal” on the first floor. There you will find ornate chimneypieces and haughty portraits of the local mayors and Saxon dukes.
Address:
Tel:
Openings=Tue 2-8pm, Wed – Sun 10am – 6pm

Thomaskirche
This is the senior of the two big civic churches, and the place where Johann Sebastian Bach served for the last 27 years of his life. Predominantly Gothic, the church has been altered down the centuries, notably by the addition of galleries in line with the Protestant emphasis on preaching. Its most remarkable feature remains the musical tradition: the “Thomanerchor”, which Bach once directed, can usually be heard on Fridays at 6pm., Saturdays at 3pm and during the Sunday service at 9.30am.
Address:
Tel:

Bach-Museum
Directly across from the Thomanerkirche this museum houses an extensive show of mementoes of the great composer.
Address:
Tel:

Egyptian Museum
Who would expect this? East of the Neues Rathaus you will find a surprisingly good Egyptian museum, containing finds from 19th century excavations by archeologists from Leipzig university.
Address: Schillergasse
Tel:
Openings=Tue – Sat 1-5pm, Sun 10am – 1pm.

Völkerschlachtdenkmal (Battle of Nations Memorial)
Southeast of the city trams No. 15 and 20 led to the site of the Battle of Nations, where Napoleon was defeated by a combined army of Prussians, Austrians, Russians and Swedes in 1813. This defeat led to his exile on Elba island. A colossal and tastelass monument was erected to commemorate the centenary of the victory. It can be ascended for a sweeping view over the city and the flat countyside.
Address:
Tel:
Openings=May – Oct: 10am – 5pm, Nov – Apr 9am – 4pm.