Leipzig's Kolonnadenviertel: A tour of the Platte, Gründerzeit, and Kiez｜Germany

If you walk the old paths of the Westvorstadt, the so-called "Kolonnadenviertel," you'll find one quote after another, with architectural reinterpretations standing alongside original buildings. The large-scale destruction in World War II paved the way for a redesign of the district as early as 1945. But it wasn't until 1982 that the redesign of the neighborhood took shape. The city space showcases an ambitious GDR housing program, which is still used and revitalized in various ways today. The neighborhood around Kolonnadenstraße, with its mix of old and experimental new buildings, has long since developed into a lively, trendy neighborhood and, with its cafés, restaurants, and pubs, is popular not only with artists and creative people. We embark on an architectural journey through the last centuries, explore the special collage character we know from old European cities, and immerse ourselves in the typical flair of the "Kolle," which is unparalleled in Leipzig.