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Article: 48 Hours in: Leipzig ; From ancient buildings and pretty parks to ultra-modern art galleries and ornate shopping arcades, this former East German city is an intriguing mix of old and new. By William Cook
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- Belfast Telegraph
- Article date:
- June 3, 2008
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Even if you're not a classical music fan, it's still a fine time
to visit this dynamic Saxon city. With an energetic arts scene and
invigorating street life, it's one of the liveliest cities in the
former East Germany, and just the right size for a weekend away.
TOUCH DOWN
The only vaguely direct flight from the UK is on Ryanair (0871
246 0000; www.ryanair.com ) from Stansted to Altenburg, which the
airline describes as "Leipzig". A bus meets flights and takes 75
minutes to reach Leipzig (fare Euro 12/pound(s)10), though it may be
cheaper and quicker to hop off the bus at Altenburg station and take
the train. Alternatively, Lufthansa (0870 837 7747;
www.lufthansa.com ) flies to ...