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Leipzig is located in the eastern German state of Saxony and is the state's largest city and an important economic and cultural center. The city has a long history, dating back to 900 AD, and was once a trading hub and the birthplace of the printing industry. Leipzig is known as the "City of Heroes" and for the peaceful revolution that led to the reunification of the two German states in 1989.
Leipzig has a wealth of cultural resources, including the Bach Museum, the Grassi Museum and the Thomas Choir. Founded in 1409, the University of Leipzig is one of the oldest universities in Europe, where such luminaries as Goethe and Nietzsche studied. Annual book fairs and the Bach Festival attract visitors from around the world.
As the base of the German automobile industry, Porsche and BMW have factories here. Leipzig's train station is the largest terminal in Europe, and the airport is connected to many national air routes. The city has a high level of green space, a network of canals and the "Leipzig Neue Lakes" provide recreational space, combining historical charm with modern vitality.
Blackpool is a seaside town in Lancashire, North West England, United Kingdom, located on the east coast of the Irish Sea, about 70 kilometers from Manchester. As one of Britain's most famous seaside resorts, Blackpool is famous for its Victorian architecture, lively entertainment facilities and the iconic Blackpool Tower.
Blackpool grew rapidly in the 19th century due to the demand for workers' vacations during the Industrial Revolution and boasts some of the earliest electrically-lit streets (Illuminations) in the UK. The city retains a large number of Victorian buildings and attracts millions of visitors to its annual illuminations festival in the fall. Its cabaret traditions and year-round entertainment continue the classic charm of British seaside culture.
Blackpool Tower, at 158 meters, is the city's iconic landmark; pleasure Beach amusement park boasts the steepest wooden roller coaster in Europe; and Central Pier offers traditional rides and sea views. Blackpool Zoo, the Winter Gardens Theatre and 11km of golden sandy beaches are also popular tourist destinations.
Tourism is the backbone of Blackpool's economy and the city is connected to major cities such as Manchester and Liverpool by Blackpool Airport, rail and the M55 freeway. The conference economy has grown rapidly in recent years, with its exhibition center becoming an important events venue in the north of England.