Leipzig, Germany: An underrated capital of literature and art, travel through the European Renaissance in one second!

🏛 Leipzig = Germany's hidden art mecca! When everyone goes to Berlin and Munich to check in, do you know that Leipzig is the place with the most Renaissance atmosphere in Germany? This is the hometown of Bach, the inspiration for Impressionism, and it also hides many low-key but shocking historical relics! 📍 Why must you come to Leipzig? ✅ City of Music: Bach’s hometown, a paradise for world-class classical music lovers! ✅ Literary and artistic sanctuary: full of Renaissance style, with galleries, bookstores, and retro cafes everywhere! ✅ Lots of niche attractions: more historical than Berlin, less crowded, more beautiful scenery, and more immersive experience! ✅ Affordable consumption: Compared with Frankfurt and Munich, Leipzig is more affordable, and it is simply the ceiling of cost-effectiveness in the German travel industry! 🎭 A must-see in Leipzig! 📌 St. Thomas Church (Thomaskirche): Bach once served as a choir conductor here. There is a Bach Music Festival every year, and the atmosphere is super shocking! 📌 Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus): A typical Renaissance-style building, it feels like traveling back to medieval Germany! 📌 Battle Memorial Square (Völkerschlachtdenkmal): Europe’s largest war memorial. Standing on it and overlooking the whole city, it’s so beautiful! 📌 Spinnerei Art District: A super cool art district transformed from an old textile factory, with many galleries, cultural and creative shops, and internet-famous cafes, a paradise for art lovers! 📌 Leipzig Zoo: Known as the "most beautiful zoo in the world", the Southeast Asian-style tropical pavilion is super dreamy! 🍽 Food recommendations 🥨 Auerbachs Keller: The most famous pub in Leipzig, the filming location of Goethe's "Faust", German roast pork knuckle + dark beer is a perfect match! 🥖 Zille Bakery: A century-old bakery in the old town. You must try the German pretzels and cheesecake! ☕ Café Grundmann: A classic café from the early 20th century, with cream cake and a cup of hand-brewed coffee, full of retro atmosphere! 💰 Travel budget (per person/day) ✅ Accommodation: €50-120 (boutique hotel or B&B in the city) ✅ Food and drink: €20-50 (specialty restaurants + cafes) ✅ Transportation: €10 (city bus is very convenient, it is recommended to buy a day ticket) 🚆 How to get there? •It only takes 1 hour by train from Berlin, which is super convenient! •There are also direct high-speed trains from cities such as Frankfurt and Munich. Germany’s railways are very developed and you can depart at any time! 📌 Tips 🎟 Most museums are closed on Mondays, so remember to check the time in advance! 📸 It is recommended to go to the Battle Memorial Square at dusk, the light and shadow are super beautiful, and it is perfect for taking photos! 🎶 If you like music, you can check the performance schedule of St. Thomas Church. It’s so shocking to listen to Bach live!