Notable former inhabitants of Leipzig have left their mark throughout the city’s tourist sites and with the likes of Bach, Goethe and Schumann among those illustrious residents as you can imagine Leipzig is a perfect place to get a glimpse of Germany’s cultural history.
The presence of Bach is visible throughout the city, whether it’s through the Bach Museum or. Thomaskirche, where he played the organ. Other reminders of Leipzig’s musical history are spread throughout the city: Schuman’s mark is palpable from Schumann House where Robert and Clara began their married life and Felix Mendelssohn is commemorated here through the lovingly restored Mendelssohn House
If you want a more gritty peek into this city’s history then The Stasi Museum gives its visitors insight into Leipzig’s role in The Cold War and Völkerschlachtdenkmal, a m
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