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Preparing your trip to Leipzig: advices & hints - things to do and to obey

Rathaus Leipzig 1. The most favorable time for relaxing holiday is the period from May to October. During this period, rainfalls are rare; temperature is in the range of 15 to 25 degrees Celsius. The coldest month of the year is January, but it would be very interesting to visit Leipzig in the Christmas period.
2. It’s most profitable to exchange currency in banks, many of them don’t charge clients any fee. In exchange offices you have to pay attention not only on the exchange rate, but also on the size of the commission; sometimes it can reach 10% of the convertible amount.
3. Most stores and malls open at 9:00 am and serve visitors to 6:00-7:00 pm. Saturday is a half-day, and Sunday is a day off.
4. The word ‘ab’ can be seen on many price tags in shops and at markets. This means that price shown is minimal for this good, but after you have chosen a particular thing, it can become much higher. In this case, it’s better to clarify the real value of goods immediately.
5. To rent a car you need an international driver's license and passport as well as necessary deposit on a credit card. Those who obtained the license under a year ago can be denied service. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
6. In restaurants and cafes it’s customary to leave a tip, even if it is included in the total amount. In upscale places you can leave 5 to 10% of the order, and in small cafes and bistros $ 1 per person will be enough to tip. It is also appropriate to leave some cash to a taxi driver and a maid at a hotel.
7. Public transport is represented by buses and trams; using them you can get to any area of ​​interest. Travelers, who expect to use public transport a lot, have to buy a special ticket. It is sold at all newsstands and post offices.
Excursion over cultural sights of Leipzig - 'must visit' points of interest
Strolling through the historic district of the city would give a lot of unforgettable experiences; you will learn a lot about the history of the city. Beautiful Barthels Hof was built in … Open
8. Taxis have to be called by phone or taken on special parking; it is almost impossible to stop a free car on the street. Two types of rates are used - day and night, the latter starts from 11:00 pm. On weekends and holidays the cost of taxi services may also increase.
9. Children, students and seniors are often given favorable discounts on excursions. To use them, you need to have necessary documents proving the status of beneficiaries. Exact requirements can be found in any tourist office.
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What to visit being in Leipzig - unique sights

Gozec Circle

From the series “15 Historical Monuments, with Riddles not yet Solved”
Check on the map:   Distance from Leipzig center - 38.9 km.
This fact tells us that such complexes were used as a local sun observatory. The Gozec circle with the similar constructions was built approximately at the time of Neolith. More than that, there were found several interesting concurrent artefacts. Near the ditches were found places of fires and parts of human’s and animal’s bones. One of the latest findings was a headless human skeleton. Thereby that this place was connected with bloody oblations. … Read further

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Dresden
2. Residents of Dresden go to bed very early and wake up early too. Therefore, do not make noise after 21.00 in hotel rooms and apartments. 3. The best time for phone calls is from 7 am to 9 pm. It’s also recommended not to disturb local residents with phone calls on Saturday night. 4. You should behave very quietly on the streets of Dresden. It’s better to avoid ... Open »
Magdeburg
2. It should be noted that the local people go to bed rather early that is why the calls after 21.00 are inexcusable. However in the morning the calls are acceptable from 5.00 am. 3. Most local people have a rather good command of English language but give preference to native language in communication. Before visiting Magdeburg one should better learn some phrases in ... Open »
Erfurt
2. Travelers arriving to the local airport can get to the city center by tram route 4. You can also use taxi; it would be about 15 euros from the airport to the center. 3. Public transport in Erfurt is represented by an extensive network of buses and trams cruising throughout the city. The cost of a trip by public transport is about 1.5 euros; anyone can buy a ticket for one ... Open »
Thuringia
2. You have to pay for purchases and services exclusively in euro; other currencies won’t be accepted there. Seasoned travelers recommend exchanging currency in advance, even before the trip, as in this case conditions would be the most favorable. In local cities numerous private banks and exchange offices offer their exchange services to tourists. 3. The public transport ... Open »
Potsdam
2. Tourists who plan the big trip program need to arrive to the city since May and until September. During this time there is the best weather for walking, even when it is the high point of summer, the temperature usually don’t increase higher than 25 degrees centigrade. 3. On the city’s territory the public transport is represented as the big net of busses and trams. They ... Open »
Karlovy Vary
2. Tourists who expect to use public transport a lot are recommended to purchase the universal ticket pass. It can be valid from three to fifteen days. These passes can be found in all newsstands, hotels, and travel agencies. 3. Travellers, who decide to rent a car, will need to present a driving license of the international standard and a copy of the identity document. ... Open »
Travelling to Leipzig - advices and tips. What should be provisioned in advance, the rules you might want to follow, and the things you better avoid doing in Leipzig. We help you to make your trip smooth and easy, with no unexpected surprises.
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