Leipzig Travel 2013/14

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Leipzig | Shopping and Historic City Centre
Shopping Paradise with Flair
It quickly becomes clear when strolling
through Leipzig’s centre: here yesterday
combines with today in an impressive
way. Historic buildings of the most varying
architectural styles – Renaissance, Baroque,
Historism and Postmodernism –
are strung together in the heart of the city.
Is there a more beautiful atmosphere to
again indulge lavishly while shopping?
At any rate, the department stores, bou -
tiques and restaurants leave nothing to
be desired. The hustle and bustle is also
traditional. After all, Leipzig is one of the
world’s oldest trade fair and commercial
centres. Even today the numerous trading
houses with their affectionately restored
arcades attest to this. If you stroll through
the Mädler Passage arcades, you should
stop at Auerbachs Keller, which Goethe
immortalised in his drama “Faust”. Don’t
miss out on touching the bronze statue
of Faust on the foot – it brings luck!
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