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	~~'''Leipzig''' is the most populous city~~ in ~~the federal state of [[~~Saxony]], [[Germany]]. With a population of over 600,000 inhabitants as of 2021, it is Germany's eighth most populous city. Leipzig is located about 160 kilometers (99 miles) southwest of [[Berlin]] at the confluence of the [[White Elster]], Pleiße and Parthe rivers at the southern end of the North German Plain.		{{short description\|City in Saxony, Germany}}
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	~~== History ==~~		[[File:L00_577_Cospudener_See,_Leipzig.jpg\|thumb\|Cospudener See, a popular recreational area in Leipzig]]

	Leipzig ~~has been a trade~~ city ~~since at least~~ the ~~time~~ of ~~the~~ [[~~Holy Roman Empire~~]]. ~~The city sits at~~ the ~~intersection~~ of the ~~Via Regia and Via Imperii~~, ~~two important medieval trade routes. Leipzig was once one~~ of the ~~major European centers of learning and culture in fields such as music~~ and ~~publishing. After~~ [[~~World War II~~]], ~~Leipzig became~~ a major ~~urban~~ center ~~within the German Democratic Republic (East~~ Germany~~) but its cultural and economic importance declined~~.		'''Leipzig''' is the most populous city in the German state of [[Saxony]]. It is located in the northwestern part of the state, at the confluence of the [[White Elster]], [[Pleiße]], and [[Parthe]] rivers. Leipzig is known for its vibrant cultural scene, historical significance, and as a major economic center in Germany.

	== ~~Economy~~ ==		==History==
			[[File:Leipzig_1632.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Leipzig in 1632]]
			Leipzig has a rich history that dates back to at least the 11th century. It was first mentioned in 1015 and became a city in 1165. The city was an important trade center during the [[Holy Roman Empire]] and was granted the right to hold markets in 1190. The [[Battle of Leipzig]], also known as the Battle of Nations, took place in 1813 and was a decisive defeat for [[Napoleon Bonaparte]].

	~~Leipzig's economy has traditionally been based on commerce~~ and ~~manufacturing~~. ~~Today~~, ~~it is known as~~ a ~~major~~ center for ~~business, learning,~~ and the ~~arts in Germany~~. The city ~~is home to many major companies~~, ~~including~~ [[~~BMW~~]]~~, Porsche,~~ and ~~DHL~~.		===19th and 20th Centuries===
			[[File:Leipzig_um_1900.jpg\|thumb\|Leipzig around 1900]]
			During the 19th century, Leipzig became a center for publishing and the book trade. The city played a significant role in the [[German revolutions of 1848–1849]]. In the 20th century, Leipzig was part of [[East Germany]] and was a focal point for the [[Peaceful Revolution]] that led to the fall of the [[Berlin Wall]].

	== ~~Culture~~ ==		==Geography==
			Leipzig is situated in the Leipzig Bay, a fertile lowland area. The city is surrounded by several lakes and parks, making it a green city with numerous recreational opportunities. The [[Cospudener See]] is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.

	Leipzig is ~~known for its vibrant arts and culture scene. It has been~~ a hub ~~for music and the arts for centuries~~, with a ~~rich history~~ that includes ~~figures like [[Johann Sebastian Bach]]~~, ~~who worked in Leipzig from 1723 until his death in 1750~~, and the ~~poet and novelist~~ [[~~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe~~]], ~~who studied law~~ in ~~Leipzig from 1765 to 1768~~.		==Economy==
			Leipzig is a major economic hub in Germany, with a diverse economy that includes automotive manufacturing, logistics, and biotechnology. The city is home to the [[Leipzig Trade Fair]], one of the oldest trade fairs in the world.

	== ~~Education~~ ==		==Culture==
			[[File:2020-09-22_Leipzig_1DX_1467_by_Stepro.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Leipzig cityscape]]
			Leipzig is renowned for its cultural institutions, including the [[Gewandhaus Orchestra]] and the [[Leipzig Opera]]. The city has a vibrant music scene and is associated with famous composers such as [[Johann Sebastian Bach]] and [[Felix Mendelssohn]].

	Leipzig is home to ~~one of Germany's oldest universities,~~ the [[University of Leipzig]], ~~which was~~ founded in 1409. The city also ~~has a number of~~ other higher education institutions~~, including the Leipzig University of Applied Sciences~~.		==Education==
			Leipzig is home to the [[University of Leipzig]], one of the oldest universities in the world, founded in 1409. The city also hosts several other higher education institutions and research centers.

	== ~~Transport~~ ==		==Transportation==
			Leipzig has a well-developed transportation network, including a major railway hub, the [[Leipzig Hauptbahnhof]], and the [[Leipzig/Halle Airport]]. The city is also known for its extensive tram and bus systems.

	Leipzig ~~has a high-quality infrastructure with an extensive tram network, several motorways and the Leipzig/Halle Airport. The~~ [[Leipzig ~~Hauptbahnhof~~]] ~~is the largest terminal station in Europe.~~		==Related pages==
			* [[Saxony]]
			* [[University of Leipzig]]
			* [[Battle of Leipzig]]

	~~== See also ==~~		[[File:Battle_of_Leipzig_by_Zauerweid.jpg\|thumb\|The Battle of Leipzig, 1813]]
	* [[~~History~~ of Leipzig]]
	* [[Culture of Leipzig]]
	* [[Economy of Leipzig]]
	* [[Transport in Leipzig]]

	[[Category:Cities in ~~Germany~~]]		[[Category:Leipzig]]
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	~~File:L00_577_Cospudener_See,_Leipzig.jpg\|Leipzig~~
	~~File:2020-09-22_Leipzig_1DX_1467_by_Stepro.jpg\|Leipzig~~
	~~File:Beschwerliche_Radtour.JPG\|Leipzig~~
	~~File:Verwaltung_Leipzig.svg\|Leipzig~~
	~~File:Compass_rose_transparent.png\|Leipzig~~
	~~File:Leipzig_1632.jpg\|Leipzig~~
	~~File:Battle_of_Leipzig_by_Zauerweid.jpg\|Leipzig~~
	~~File:Leipzig_um_1900.jpg\|Leipzig~~
	~~File:Neues_Rathaus_Leipzig_nach1905.jpg\|Leipzig~~
	~~File:Mahnmal_Gedenkinstallation_2021.jpg\|Leipzig~~
	~~File:Fotothek_df_roe-neg_0002629_002_Trümmerbeseitigung.jpg\|Leipzig~~
	~~File:VölkerschlachtdenkmalLeipzig1.jpg\|Leipzig~~
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	~~== Leipzig ==~~
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	~~File:L00_577_Cospudener_See,_Leipzig.jpg\|Cospudener See, Leipzig~~
	~~File:2020-09-22_Leipzig_1DX_1467_by_Stepro.jpg\|Leipzig~~
	~~File:Beschwerliche_Radtour.JPG\|Beschwerliche Radtour~~
	~~File:Verwaltung_Leipzig.svg\|Verwaltung Leipzig~~
	~~File:Compass_rose_transparent.png\|Compass rose~~
	~~File:Leipzig_1632.jpg\|Leipzig 1632~~
	~~File:Battle_of_Leipzig_by_Zauerweid.jpg\|Battle of Leipzig by Zauerweid~~
	~~File:Leipzig_um_1900.jpg\|Leipzig um 1900~~
	~~File:Neues_Rathaus_Leipzig_nach1905.jpg\|Neues Rathaus Leipzig nach 1905~~
	~~File:Mahnmal_Gedenkinstallation_2021.jpg\|Mahnmal Gedenkinstallation 2021~~
	~~File:Fotothek_df_roe-neg_0002629_002_Trümmerbeseitigung.jpg\|Trümmerbeseitigung~~
	~~File:VölkerschlachtdenkmalLeipzig1.jpg\|Völkerschlachtdenkmal Leipzig~~
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'''Leipzig''' is the most populous city in the federal state of [[Saxony]], [[Germany]]. With a population of over 600,000 inhabitants as of 2021, it is Germany's eighth most populous city. Leipzig is located about 160 kilometers (99 miles) southwest of [[Berlin]] at the confluence of the [[White Elster]], Pleiße and Parthe rivers at the southern end of the North German Plain.

== History ==

Leipzig has been a trade city since at least the time of the [[Holy Roman Empire]]. The city sits at the intersection of the Via Regia and Via Imperii, two important medieval trade routes. Leipzig was once one of the major European centers of learning and culture in fields such as music and publishing. After [[World War II]], Leipzig became a major urban center within the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) but its cultural and economic importance declined.

== Economy ==

Leipzig's economy has traditionally been based on commerce and manufacturing. Today, it is known as a major center for business, learning, and the arts in Germany. The city is home to many major companies, including [[BMW]], Porsche, and DHL.

== Culture ==

Leipzig is known for its vibrant arts and culture scene. It has been a hub for music and the arts for centuries, with a rich history that includes figures like [[Johann Sebastian Bach]], who worked in Leipzig from 1723 until his death in 1750, and the poet and novelist [[Johann Wolfgang von Goethe]], who studied law in Leipzig from 1765 to 1768.

== Education ==

Leipzig is home to one of Germany's oldest universities, the [[University of Leipzig]], which was founded in 1409. The city also has a number of other higher education institutions, including the Leipzig University of Applied Sciences.

== Transport ==

Leipzig has a high-quality infrastructure with an extensive tram network, several motorways and the Leipzig/Halle Airport. The [[Leipzig Hauptbahnhof]] is the largest terminal station in Europe.

== See also ==
* [[History of Leipzig]]
* [[Culture of Leipzig]]
* [[Economy of Leipzig]]
* [[Transport in Leipzig]]

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[[Category:University towns in Germany]]
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