Johann Sebastian Bach moved to Leipzig in 1723 to compose and teach music when he was appointed curator of a local church. He never left.
Bach composed most of his 300 cantatas in Leipzig and played the organ during Sunday services at a number of churches, including this baroque one. It was restored after reunification.
We stopped in another church to listen to a rehearsal for an Easter Monday concert.
Leipzig sits at the intersection of two major medieval trade routes. At one point in time, it was rich enough to have a stock exchange.
Today, skylit passageways connect many shops and restaurants. Some claim that Leipzig is Germany's most livable city.
Time out for snacking at the Easter market in front of the Rathaus.
There was plenty of entertainment, too.
An armed hare at the far right turned the tables on Florian.
No Easter bunny he--probably a member of Pegida!
We spent what little was left of the afternoon walking around the city center.
Leipzig's fondness for the Art Nouveau period remained very much in evidence every time we looked up.
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