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    February 2, 2023

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    As beautiful as the Peace Park may be, it has an ugly history. Because until 1973 the New St. John's Cemetery was located here: burial place of the wealthy Leipzig bourgeoisie. In the workers' and farmers' state of the GDR, this was considered decadent, so the cemetery had to go. The partly ornate tombs were leveled, the stones pushed together to form a mound and covered with earth. Years later, the area was redesigned in order to hand it over as a peace park in 1983. Only the historic north gate has survived.
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    February 4, 2023

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    Nice and quiet and really beautiful
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    July 20, 2025

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    The 20-hectare green space in the southeastern part of Leipzig was opened as the Peace Park in 1983. Previously, the area was used as the new St. John's Cemetery.
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    1. Monument to the Battle of the Nations – Lake of Tears loop from Leipzig Hauptbahnhof (Tiefgleise)

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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