Leipzig

Leipzig, one of Germany's most vibrant cities, is a cultural landmark on the Via Regia, an ancient trade and pilgrimage route that forms part of Europe's Way of St. James network. Its history is closely tied to classical music; it was here where Johann Sebastian Bach worked as cantor for 27 years, and his remains rest in the Church of St. Thomas (Thomaskirche). For pilgrims, attending a motet from the famous boys' choir of St. Thomas is an unforgettable spiritual and musical experience. The city, which was the epicenter of the Peaceful Revolution that led to the fall of the Berlin Wall, offers a historic old town filled with historical commercial passages and lively university life. The Church of St. Nicholas (Nikolaikirche) is another of its iconic landmarks. In the context of the Jacobean pilgrimage, a stop in Leipzig is an immersion into the history of music, culture, and the fight for freedom, a deep enrichment on the long journey through European routes to Compostela.