Leipzig
Leipzig, the largest city in Saxony, set on the White Elster, is one of the most important centres in eastern Germany. With a population of more than 620 thousand, it is the eighth largest city in the country. Known for the Leipzig Trade Fair, it is a hub of commerce, culture and learning. Its historic architecture, including 19th and 20th-century districts, survived the war almost untouched. The temperate climate brings mild winters and warm summers, and the best time to visit is spring and summer, when the city is full of cultural events.
