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Leipzig Market Square

Leipzig Market Square

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Leipzig Market Square

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Michi LE

August 6, 2021

The first marketplace of the Slavic settlement of Lipsk was further north at the crossing point of Via Regia and Via Imperii in the area of today's Richard Wagner Square. After the incorporation of Leipzig into the German Reich, it was relocated to its current location. From then on it formed the center of public life. A large part of the goods turnover at the Leipzig Fair took place here before it was converted into a model fair in the late 19th century and a separate presentation room was created with the old fairgrounds.

Before 1500, a total of twelve knight games took place on the market as cultural highlights. The first town houses were built in the 16th century, such as Hommels Hof, Baarmanns Hof and the Eckoldsche Haus, in which the lawyer and philosopher Christian Thomasius was born in 1655. In addition to the royal house that still existed, imposing baroque buildings were the Jöchersche Haus (built in 1707), Stieglitzens Hof (built in 1733), Aeckerleins Hof (built in 1714) and Kochs Hof (built in 1735).

The market was also a court of law. According to city council records, executions had been carried out at the market since 1525. The last execution in the city took place in 1824, it was carried out on the wig maker Johann Christian Woyzeck, who had stabbed his lover out of jealousy.

The market was called Peace Square from 1950 to 1954.

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Daniela 💙 ⚓

December 28, 2022

The market square, together with the old town hall, represents the center of Leipzig's city center and is the location of numerous events and markets.

For Leipzig residents and tourists, the market square acts as a central contact point in the city center. The S-Bahn has its own stop here, from which you can easily get to the main points of the city (Monument to the Battle of the Nations, Central Station, Trade Fair) and to the Leipzig region. The city center can also be easily explored on foot from the market - discover numerous sights such as the Nikolai and Thomaskirche, the Uniriesen or the passages and courtyards that are well worth seeing.

The Old Town Hall with the City History Museum is located directly on the market square. Throughout the year you will find a wide variety of markets and events here: Easter market, wine festival, the Leipzig market music, the market days and last but not least the Christmas market. The weekly market offers fresh produce twice a week

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Daniela 💙 ⚓

December 28, 2022

Today, the Leipzig markets are very diverse. In addition to the weekly markets that take place throughout the city, a wide variety of special markets take place throughout the year, with the very popular Leipzig Christmas market 🌟...

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1. Leipzig Market Square – Lion Enclosure, Leipzig Zoo loop from Leipzig Markt

2. Leipzig Market Square – Lion Enclosure, Leipzig Zoo loop from Leipzig Bayerischer Bahnhof

3. Leipzig Market Square – Auerbachs Keller Leipzig loop from Leipzig Markt

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