Memorial to Leipzig Holocaust Victims

The caption reads that over 14,000 Jewish citizens of Leipzig died at the hands of the Nazis. It may be difficult to see, but the monument in the background consists simply of rows of empty chairs.

Bach - Leipzig

June 13th 2017
Up until now, we have been visiting smaller somewhat provincial cities and towns. What a change to arrive in Leipzig! It is the third largest city in Germany with a population of about 540,000 and over a million in its metropolitan area. It is also the fastest growing city in Germany. It was founded on trade and in Bach's time was an even more prosperous city relative to other German cities of the ... read more

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As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20t... ... read more

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