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Leipzig
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An overview of Leipzig
Leipzig is a fascinating mix of the old East and the modern West. For 40 years part of East Germany, the city has been transformed since reunification, but even now some signs of former neglect remain. However it's a city with great ambition - they tried for the 2012 Olympics, have built a brand new stadium and now have the World Cup to look forward to.
Mar 27, 2005, 22:47
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Leipzig by air
You can fly in and out of the Leipzig area, via the 'real' airport, 'Leipzig-Halle', which is just 14 minutes from central Leipzig, or the 'pretend' local airport used by Ryanair, nearly an hour and half away!
Mar 17, 2005, 20:59
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Leipzig by rail
Leipzig trains station is regarded by the city's tourist office as one of the city's main tourist attractions - not least because it now houses a shopping mall with 140 shops. In rail terms, it also offers direct links to and from 8 of the other 11 World Cup venues.
Mar 17, 2005, 18:04
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Leipzig by road
Located to east of all but one of the other World Cup venues, it's over 200 miles from Leipzig to 8 of the other 11 host cities. Nevertheless, there are good motorway links to them all.
Mar 17, 2005, 17:05
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Leipzig fan park
The fan park in Leipzig is going to be on Augustplatz, about 100 yards from the main station ... as a landmark, just look out for the triangular peak atop the university tower block at the side of the square.
Jan 13, 2006, 19:41
Still need somewhere to stay after the match?
If your team is England, USA, Australia or
Trinidad & Tobago
click the country name for suggestions, or check out Hotel.de, Accor Hotels, Hotels.com ,
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or German
Youth Hostels.
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