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title: "Augustusplatz"
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description: "Augustusplatz is the hub of the city center. The majority of streetcars run in all directions from here. It was named after the first King of Saxony, Friedrich August. Around 40,000 square meters of buildings from various decades of the 20th century are gathered here. These include the Leipzig Opera House, the Gewandhaus zu Leipzig and the Augusteum and Paulinum of Leipzig University. In addition to the main university building, the City-Hochhaus is the second tallest building in the new federal states."
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Augustusplatz
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- Worth seeing
- Culture and event venue
- Historical site

Augustusplatz with Leipzig Opera - Musikstadt Leipzig

Augustusplatz Leipzig - Leipzig University

In the city center, Augustusplatz is one of the first points of contact for visitors. 

Augustusplatz is the hub of the city center. The majority of streetcars run in all directions from here. It was named after the first King of Saxony, Friedrich August. Around 40,000 square meters of buildings from various decades of the 20th century are gathered here. These include the Leipzig Opera House, the Gewandhaus zu Leipzig and the Augusteum and Paulinum of Leipzig University. In addition to the main university building, the City-Hochhaus is the second tallest building in the new federal states.

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General information

- Parking Available

Payment methods

Entrance Free

Directions & Parking facilities

Public transport: The nearest stop is Augustusplatz (streetcar lines 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16). Alternatively, travel to Leipzig Central Station (approx. 5 minutes on foot).

By car: Augustusplatz can be reached via Georgiring. The underground parking garage "Q-Park Augustusplatz" is located on Augustusplatz, opposite the Opera Fountain.

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Organization

Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH

License (master data)

Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH

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Augustusplatz

04109 Leipzig - Zentrum