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How Leipzig Became 'Hypezig'

The post-industrial city has been crowned Germany's Austin. But it might be more like Germany's Detroit.
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Judging by the country's media, Germany seems to be getting a little bored of its major cities. Berlin is touristy and pretentious. Hamburg is so rich and uptight it hurts. Munich? You'll end up selling a kidney to pay your rent.

No, if you want to move to the German city where it's all supposed to be happening now, it absolutely has to be Leipzig.