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The second largest park of Leipzig is northwest of the city centre. From the Rosental you can get a glimpse into the zoo without having to pay the entrance fee (Zooschaufenster near the large meadow). Crossing Waldstraße and continuing in northwestern direction you will find a small hill with a watchtower on top.
The Rosental is a 118 ha, park-like part of the northern Leipzig floodplain forest in Leipzig, Germany. It is bordered by the Elstermühlgraben to the south and west, the small river Parthe to the north and the Leipzig Zoo to the east.
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This is one of the largest and best known zoos in Germany. In a survey of zoos by Anthony Sheridan, it was ranked first in Germany and second in Europe. The new elephants' enclosure has a swimming pool where you can watch them bathing from under the water level. Visit the Gondwanaland tropical species exhibit, where animals and visitors are not separated by either fence or pane, and the monkey house.
Europe's largest uninterrupted Gründerzeit district.
Former home of the poet Friedrich Schiller. This is the (purported) place where he authored the "Ode to Joy".
History of schooling.
Stasi museum
Housed in the former headquarters of the GDR secret police, the Stasi, this is an interesting museum documenting the Stasi and its methods of controlling and manipulating the people. Displays are in German; there is not much English inside. €5 admission fee includes audioguide, English available.
Calm atmosphere in the middle of the city. Inside you'll find the arthouse cinema Passage Kinos.