In the international art community, the hype around Leipzig continues at a steady pace, with its thriving arts scene earning it the “new Berlin” tag.
Leipzig, Germany: Artists paradise
This year, the city will be celebrating 1000 years of existence, with events running all through the year, so that’s a lot reasons to visit.
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This year, the city will be celebrating 1000 years of existence, with events running all through the year, so that’s a lot reasons to visit.
Among the highlights of the celebration is a week-long festival from 31 May, with street theatre and music events, followed by Bachfest from 12-21 June and open-air concerts by the Gewandhaus Orchestra from 10 July.
A Paul Klee retrospective exhibition will also be holding at the Leipzig Museum of Fine Arts from 1 March. The Spinnerei, a former cotton mill that is now housing an enclave of artist’s studios, will be celebrating its 10-year anniversary with open house showings in January, May and September.
As for lodging and accommodation, the Meisterzimmer is recommended. It offers self-catering rooms surrounded by artists’ studios, all from 75 Euros a night.
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