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Halle
Halle is a City in the federal state of Saxony-Anhalt, located approx. 50 km west of Leipzig and has a population of approx. 240,000. Halle is a historic City with a long and eventful history. It is an important industrial and commercial city as well as an important center for science and culture.
Some of the most important sights in Halle are:
The market square: a historic square in the heart of the old town, surrounded by magnificent buildings and cafés.
The Halloren and Saltworks Museum: A museum documenting the history of the Halloren, the oldest saltworks company in Provenance, and the history of salt production in the region.
The Moritzburg: a Renaissance building from the 16th century that serves as a museum and houses exhibitions on the city's history.
Botanical Garden: a large botanical garden with plants from all over the world.
The Halle Opera House: a theater for musical theater and drama.
Zoo Halle: a large zoo with many animals from all over the world.
Halle has a lively cultural scene with many theaters, concert halls and museums. There are many parks and green spaces in the City and a rich gastronomic offer. Halle is known for its music schools and music clubs. The City has a long musical tradition, especially in the field of classical music. Georg Friedrich Händel, one of the most famous composers of the Baroque period, was born in Halle.