Leipzig,Germany

Leipzig  is the largest city in the federal state of Saxony, Germany. Leipzig is located about 150 kilometers south of Berlin at the confluence of the White Elster, Pleisse, and Parthe rivers at the southerly end of the North German Plain.

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. Leipzig became a major urban center within the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) after World War II, but its cultural and economic importance declined despite East Germany being the richest economy in the Soviet Bloc.

Thanks to H from postcrossing for this neat postcard from Leipzig

Sent: 7 May 2015   Received: 26 May 2015   Travelled: 19 days