Experts' Choice Award Augustusplatz
What the experts agree on
Augustusplatz is Leipzig's cultural heart, anchored by the world-renowned Gewandhaus and Opera House. The expansive plaza itself feels austere, but the surrounding architecture represents the city's musical heritage at its finest.
“The celebrated Augustusplatz is a dream for music lovers, with the Oper house and the Gewandhaus, two worldwide known music venues.”
– Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet "Massive Augustusplatz may look nondescript at best, and foreboding at worst, but it is actually flanked by some of Leipzig's most famous buildings, including the Gewandhaus and the opera house." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"The former Karl-Marx-Platz, which has been completely renovated, is home to some of the city's most impressive monuments." Full review
