Völkerschlachtdenkmal (Monument to the Battle of the Nations), (tram 15 or commuter trains to Völkerschlachtdenkmal), . Open April–October 10am–6pm, November–March 10am–4pm. At 91m tall, this is the biggest monument in Europe, commemorating the Battle of Leipzig in the Napoleonic Wars, in which the combined Prussian, Austrian, and Russian forces defeated Napoleon at a cost of 100,000 lives. The top platform can be visited (steep, narrow stairs). Every summer, the 'bath tub' race is held in the reflecting pool below.Adults: €6; Students: €4; Children under 6: free. (51.312,12.413)�
University of Leipzig Botanical Garden, Linnéstraße 1 (Tram 12, 15 to Ostplatz or tram 2, 16 to Johannisallee), ☎ 0341 – 9736850, . Gardens: November-February 9am-4pm; March, April, October 9am-6pm; May-September 9am-8pm. Greenhouses: October-April Tue-Fri 1pm-4pm, Sat+Sun 10am-4pm; May-September open until 6pm. It's the oldest one in Germany and one of the first in the world. (51.328,12.391)�
Leipzig Zoo, (Take Tram 12 to Zoo), . Although pricey, this is one of the largest and best known zoos in Germany. New elephants' enclosure has a swimming pool where you can watch the elephants bathing from under the water level. Visit the Gondwanaland tropical species exhibit and the monkey house.Adult: €13. �
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek, Deutscher Platz 1 (Tram 16 to Deutsche Nationalbibliothek), . Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m - 6 p.m.. The national library of Germany collects works published in Germany or in the German language. It consists of three buildings from different epochs: the original main building opened in 1916 with two later extensions integrated, a windowless depot tower from the late 70s/early 80s, and book-shaped fourth extension to be opened in May 2011. The center of the main building is a large reading room worth a visit just for its atmosphere. If you wish to use the library or just move around freely you will have to pay a fee and provide government-issued photo ID. If you ask the security guards nicely, they may accompany you to the entrance of the reading room and let you glimpse into it. No photography. 5€ for day pass (photo ID required); brief glimpse into reading room free. (51.322,12.397)�
Leipziger Baumwollspinnerei, Spinnereistraße 7 (Tram 14 or train to Bahnhof Plagwitz, or tram 8, 15 to Lindenau), . A converted cotton mill in the Plagwitz industrial district, today providing work and exhibition rooms to artists. �
Bayerischer Bahnhof, Bayrischer Platz (Tram 2, 9, 16 or Bus 60 to Bayerischer Platz). Germany's oldest preserved railway station, built in 1842, only 7 years after the first train line of Germany had been opened. The station is no longer in use but one can still view the portal. In the course of the construction of the city tunnel the entire portal was moved away and later relocated to its original place. A new underground station has been built underneath but is not yet accessible to the public. �
Reichsgericht (Bundesverwaltungsgericht), Simsonplatz 1 (tram 2, 8, 9 to Neues Rathaus), . Mon-Fri 8am-4pm. Located across the ring southwest of the New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus), the appearance of this building resembles the original look of the Reichstag in Berlin. It was built from 1888 to 1895 for the Court of the German Empire (Reichsgericht), the highest court of the Reich. During the GDR years the building served a variety of uses and hosted the Museum der Bildenden Künste. After refurbishment, the Federal Administrative Court (Bundesverwaltungsgericht) moved into the Reichsgericht building in 2002. You can visit the entrance hall, the large courtroom, and the Reichsgerichtsmuseum with an exhibition on the history of the building. Visitor access may get restricted without prior notice if the work of the court requires it.Admission free; 1€ for cloakroom or locker. (51.333,12.370)�
Asisi Panometer, Richard-Lehmann-Straße 114, 04275 (Bus 70 to Altenburger Straße), . Tue – Fri: 9am – 7pm; Sat, Sun & bank holidays: 10am – 8pm; Mon: closed. Huge panoramic picture surrounding the viewe. The theme changes from time to time. The building was originally used as a gas storage tank.10€. �
Panorama Tower, Augustusplatz (City-Hochhaus, the highrise between Gewandhaus and university), ☎ +49-341-7100590., . Restaurant: Mon-Fri 11am-12pm, Sat 11am-1am, Sun 11am-11pm; observation platform open from 9am. Leipzig's highest building has a restaurant and an observation platform at its top with a great view over the town. 3€ (observation platform). (51.337,12.379)�
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