Leipzig has been famous for its trade fairs since the 12th century. But the city has even more highlights with its buildings, personalities and events. Leipzig was mentioned in documents as early as 1015. However, finds from prehistoric times prove that settlement took place much earlier. Since then, the trade fair city can look back on an impressive history. Richard Wagner and Johann Sebastian Bach made music here and Goethe wrote his work on Doctor Faustus during his time as a student. In the old town, visitors can get a sense of times gone by as they stroll through the alleyways past the Gewandhaus or climb the tower of the New Town Hall, which is almost 115 meters high. A view of the city from the Völkerschlachtdenkmal, where the armies of Russia, Prussia, Austria and Sweden celebrated their victory over the French Emperor Napoleon in 1813, is highly recommended. The ideal starting point for sightseeing is the IntercityHotel Leipzig.
