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  Consulate Leipzig Germany
Born as an idea when former Wittenberg-based guest professor Dave Jervis (now at Rockford), repeatedly taught intensive courses in Chemnitz, the conference was the culmination of special projects conducted on both sides of the Atlantic during the spring semester.
May 10, 2007 Leipzig Consulate General staged its all-day media workshop for journalism trainees from Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk (MDR), the public broadcaster and ARD affiliate in the Leipzig district.
Kenneth Dobbertin, Embassy Berlin Assistant Army Attaché, joined Leipzig Consul General Mark Scheland at a wreath laying ceremony for the commemoration of the “link-up” of American and Soviet troops on the Elbe River 62 years ago.
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 Leipzig - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Leipzig Trade Fair, which began in the middle ages, became an event of international importance; especially as a point of contact to the East-European economic bloc (Comecon) of which East Germany was a member.
Thomas Lutheran church, and Richard Wagner, the composer, was born in Leipzig in 1813.
Leipzig's international trade fair in the north of the city is home to the world's largest levitated glass hall.
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 Leipzig, Germany  -  Travel Photos by Galen R Frysinger, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Leipzig was the headquarters of the German book-publishing industry from the 18th century through World War II Other manufactures include printing equipment, precision instruments, textiles, beer, and musical instruments.
Leipzig acquired the nickname Kleine Paris ("Little Paris") in the 18th century, when it became a center of a classical literary movement under the leadership of German scholar and writer Johann Christoph Gottsched.
Leipzig was chartered by the margraves of Meissen in the 12th century.
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 Hotels in Leipzig
This modern, budget hotel is located in the centre of Leipzig, three kilometres from Leipzig Zoo and six kilometres from the twelfth century Thomaskirche.
Leipzig's first class hotel with a choice of 101 stylish, comfortable rooms and suites has a world of charm behind listed Nouveau walls.
The Ibis Leipzig Zentrum hotel is located 500 m from the city centre, a short stroll from the railway station and 15 km from the airport.
www.expedia.co.uk /daily/hotels/Germany/Leipzig.asp   (790 words)

  
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Leipzig was the crossing place of two of the Roman Empire's most important trading routes and gets its name from the Old Sorbian word for lime tree, which is still today one of the most common trees found in the city.
Leipzig is the center for culture in Germany, and it is known throughout the world as the center for beautiful music.
This is the Neuschwanstein Castle in southern Germany.
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 Leipzig 2012 Summer Olympic Games Bid
Germany has hosted the Olympic twice, Berlin in 1936 and Munich in 1972.
Leipzig won the nomination and Rostock was chosen for sailing.
Germany's National Olympic Committee will vote to nominate their candidate to bid for the 2012 Olympic Games on April 12, 2003 at the Hilton Park Hotel in Munich.
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 Leipzig: Uncovering printing's historical roots
Leipzig is home of the oldest daily newspaper in the world, dating from 1650 — only eight years after the first European settlers arrived in the United States.
Leipzig is also home to one of the most intriguing printing museums in the world.
Leipzig has long been associated with the newspaper industry, so it is fitting that IfraExpo will be held almost 1,000 years after the city was founded.
www.newsandtech.com /issues/2003/04-03/ifra/04-03_leipzig.htm   (1876 words)

  
 Leipzig, Germany - Leipzig University, Germany - Cities in Germany
Leipzig bears witness to many of history's watersheds : It was here that Martin Luther proclaimed his suggestions for the religious reformation.
In 1989 Leipzig was a starting point of the peaceful revolution, which culminated in the end of the German Democratic Republic and the reunification of eastern and western Germany.
Significant sights include the opera house, Gewandhaus orchestra, ancient city hall, battle of the nation memorial and Auerbach's cellar, which is said to have inspired the famous pub scene in Goethe's seminal work Faust.
www.about-germany.org /capitals/leipzig.php   (167 words)

  
 Complete Listing of Events 2003 - Consulate Leipzig Germany
Leipzig Consul General Fletcher Burton and Consul for Public Affairs Dr. Elizabeth Bonkowsky welcome the U.S. Air Force band to Leipzig and greet them after their concert in the Gewandhaus.
The summer school is a joint project between the Herder Institute at Leipzig University and the Department of German Studies at the University of Arizona.
The lectures in Leipzig and Dresden are on the social and political aspects of the transformation from popular culture to mass culture in 20th century America.
leipzig.usconsulate.gov /leipzig/programs_events_2003.html   (4832 words)

  
 Leipzig, Germany - Travel - New York Times
Leipzig - also known as Heldenstadt, or the City of Heroes - was the crucible for revolt against the Communist dictatorship in East Germany, culminating in a nonviolent revolution that forced the collapse of the Berlin Wall in 1989.
Leipzig is a host city for this summer's World Cup, which runs from June 9 through July 9.
The centrally located Galerie Hotel Leipzig Hof runs between 72 to 117 euros (or $87 to $141, at $1.21 to the euro) a night for a double, double occupancy, with breakfast; Hedwigstrasse 1-3, (49-341) 69740; www.leipziger-hof.de.
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 Leipzig travel guide - Wikitravel
Leipzig [1] is the largest city in the German federal state of Saxony, with a population of more or less 500,000.
Leipzig can easily be reached by car, as it is very well connected with the Autobahn highway system.
Leipzig's Old Town Hall was built in 1556 in the Renaissance style and remains one of Germany's largest.
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 Leipzig Hotels, hotels in Leipzig, Germany | Germany Hotels Database   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The Marriott Leipzig is located approximately a quarter-mile from Auerbachs-Keller and 20 miles from Leipzig/Schkeuditz Airport....
Originally built as the residence of a Leipzig banker in 1770, the Hotel Frstenhof is approximately 500 meters from Leipzig Main Station and 11 miles from...
The hotel Holiday Inn Garden Court Leipzig City Centre is situated next to the central railway station - in the heart of the city Leipzig.
leipzig.germanyhotelsdb.com   (253 words)

  
 Alibris: Leipzig
In this new fable about the power of imagination, the people of Leipzig have marveled at the amazing tales told by Leopold, and for generations believed his stories were true.
Leipzig, Germany, 1722: Johann Kuhnau, revered organist of the Thomaskirche, suddenly dies, leaving his post vacant.
In the area around Leipzig, workers supported the revolution with unusual determination, in many cases seeking to socialize their companies on their own authority.
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 university of leipzig
The University of Leipzig was founded in 1409 which makes it one of the oldest universities in Europe.
Leipzig has a population of some 530,000 inhabitants and is a city of the state of Saxony.
For 800 years Leipzig attracted many fairs and as a result it became a European trade centre.
www.umsl.edu /services/abroad/universities/leipzig.html   (610 words)

  
 Leipzig, Germany - The Boston Globe
Leipzig is 340 miles from Frankfurt, about a five-hour drive or 3 hours by high-speed train.
One of the most famous restaurants in Germany, Auerbachs Keller dates from the early 16th century.
Goethe spent a lot of time drinking here when he was a student and set a key scene in ''Faust" in its wine cellars.
www.boston.com /travel/articles/2004/04/04/leipzig_germany?mode=PF   (352 words)

  
 Germany Country Profile & City Guide Travel Information Berlin Leipzig & Erfurt
Germany History 1918 - 45 The defeat of Germany at the end of WW1 was followed by The Treaty of Versailles.
The Marshall plan was effective and the Germany economy was rebuilt to became one of the strongest economies in the world.
The euromost.info's Germany East Travel Guide with general info on: the national tourist board and local city tourist boards, EU status, currency and weather, low cost airlines offering bargain or cheap European flights and International Airlines flying to Berlin Erfurt and Leipzig airport.
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 Leipzig, Germany: Things To See & Do
It was once the home of the Bach family and now contains the largest Bach archives in Germany, as well as many mementos of the composer.
One of Germany’s most artistically important churches for the sheer number of musical giants associated with it.
Bach was a cantor here until his death; Mozart Leipzig's most famous resident, Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), was cantor here from 1723 until his death; Mozart and Mendelssohn performed here; Wagner was christened here; and even today, the renowned Thomaner Choir performs concerts here every Sunday morning and Friday evening.
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 Leipzig : Introduction | Frommers.com
Leipzig is also famous for more traditional music.
Johann Sebastian Bach is closely associated with Leipzig, Mozart and Mendelssohn performed here, and Wagner was born here in 1813.
And Leipzig is again a major rail terminus.
www.frommers.com /destinations/leipzig/0131010001.html   (331 words)

  
 World Cup 2006 Germany Stadiums :: Leipzig
The previous Zentralstadion - which opened in 1956 - was once the largest stadium in Germany, with a capacity of 100,000.
The stadium - Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 105 - was the home ground of VfB Leipzig before the club went into liquidization in 2004 and is located in the western zone of the city.
Presently FC Sachsen Leipzig play at the stadium though VfB Leipzig hope to return one day as FC Lokomotiv Leipzig.
www.soccerphile.com /soccerphile/wc2006/stadiums/leipzig-stadium.html   (164 words)

  
 Leipzig, Germany   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
This past June, the city of Leipzig, Germany, commemorated the 150th anniversary of the founding of the city's Jewish community - a community that was effectively destroyed during World War II.
Today, fewer than 200 Jews live in Leipzig, a city which had a Jewish population of over 10,000 prior to 1939.
Ceremonies were held in the Keil Synagogue, the only Leipzig synagogue that survived Kristallnacht.
www.isjm.org /jhr/nos3-4/leipzig.htm   (121 words)

  
 Summer in Leipzig Germany
University of Leipzig, one of Germany’s pre-eminent seats of learning, was founded in 1409.
The Leipzig Opera is the oldest in Germany.
Monday demonstrations that were the catalysts for the peaceful revolution and reunification of Germany.
www.u.arizona.edu /~eckep/summer.html   (1063 words)

  
 Leipzig hotels and accommodation, hotel reservations in Saxony, by all-hotels.com
This hotel is one of the highest buildings in Leipzig, built by a Japanese architect and has various Japanese touches.
Leipzig's first class hotel with a choice of 101 stylish, comfortable rooms and suites has a world of charm behind listed Nouveau...
Originally built as the residence of a Leipzig banker in 1770, the Hotel Frstenhof is approximately 500 meters from Leipzig Main...
www.all-hotels.com /europe/germany/saxony/leipzig_e1.htm   (693 words)

  
 Destination Germany - Cities - Leipzig - Cultural city with charisma
You can find more information about Germany on our website at: www.germany-tourism.de, or on our local websites.
Leipzig has been an important influence in European commercial and intellectual life for centuries, and its sights are all part of the Leipzig experience.
Nicholas's Church became known throughout the world in 1989 as the starting point of the "peaceful revolution" which paved the way for the reunification of Germany.
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 Germany Hotel - Marriott Hotel Leipzig Germany
The Leipzig Marriott Hotel with its location is also an ideal venue for meetings, seminars and conferences.
Furthermore, Leipzig is a cultural heritage of historical personalities such as Bach and Goethe.
It is where you find the Leipzig Marriott Hotel, next to the major sights and opposite the main train station.
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 Leipzig, Germany
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The city of Leipzig, long famed for its trade fairs, lies in the Saxon Lowland at the junction of the Weisse Elster and the Pleisse.
Situated as it was on important trade routes, the town developed, after being granted the privilege of holding fairs, into a considerable commercial town, the leading city in Saxony after Dresden.
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The Zentralstadion (Central Stadium), located in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany is the home of FC Sachsen Leipzig.
In 1956 the first Zentralstadion opened, at the time it was the biggest stadium in Germany being able to hold 100,000 spectators.
In 1997 the city of Leipzig decided to build a new stadium within the old stadium, a modern state of the art stadium only for football.
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 ABC 7 News - Germany Threatens to Ban Soccer Fans   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Hundreds of fans of FC Lokomotive Leipzig attacked 300 police officers after FC Erzgebirge Aue II beat their team 3-0 Saturday in the eastern state of Saxony.
Federation president Theo Zwanziger said Germany could follow Italy's lead and order teams with violent fans to play in empty stadiums.
Germany has seen a surge in stadium violence since hosting the largely peaceful World Cup last year.
www.wjla.com /news/stories/0207/396689.html   (408 words)

  
 Leipzig International   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Leipzig has twinning agreements with many major fair locations.
Leipzig has many sports venues and training locations.
Discover Leipzig's most beautiful sights and take a photographic walk around the city.
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 Leipzig Hotel Germany - Discount Hotels in Germany at Special Rates!
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The Atlanta Hotel International Leipzig Is A Modern Hotel Situated In A Quiet Green Belt Area On The Edge Of Leipzig.
The Renaissance Leipzig Hotel Is A Seven-storey Building With A Traditional And Well-lit Facade, Located In A Quiet Area Of Leipzig's City Centre, 300 Metres From The Main Opera House.
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 Hotels Leipzig - Hotel Leipzig - Leipzig Hotels - Leipzig Hotel - [Hotel Leipzig] - Hotels - Hotel [Hotels Leipzig]
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 Leipzig, Germany
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