In May 2008 I visited Leipzig, in Saxony, east Germany. I'm told the revolution of 1989 started here.

Trade fairs have been held in Leipzig since the 1100s. South of the city lies the old trade fair site (Alte Messe), comprising many pavilions including the domed Messehalle 16. A new trade fair opened in 1996 in the far north of the city.
J.S. Bach worked at Thomaskirche as the choir master, and now his remains are kept there.
The Völkerschlachtdenkmal (Monument To The Battle Of The Nations) was built in 1913 to commemorate the Battle of Leipzig of 1813, when Napoleon was defeated.

Dresden is a beautiful baroque city not far from Leipzig. Sadly, it is still under major reconstruction after its almost total destruction in World War II.

The enigmatic Frauenkirche was rebuilt in 2005 after lying in ruins for 60 years. The darker stones, of which there are approximately 4000, come from the original construction.