now i am on my way to the hip blocks it's district on life's east west side. until germany's real unification block fits within this history of the area. the fall of the wall brought the end of industrial production here but the workshops remain they attract people with ideas we need the space and freedom to experiment. the best and most famous example is the constant screaming mill within a short time it's taken over of the past the heart of the flights the start see. today flocks it's a popular residential district it was a rough diamond because this is disappearing more and more.

the vest back was once a valve factory today it's an open location for anybody with a project to make it a reality from the bicycle repair shop to the theater group. creative people who like on the hot water for example restores lamps tables and chairs all objects with an industrial past. and his designs make something new out of field. we make lamps from old industrial material. things we find like cogwheels fittings everything that has been left in abundant workshops and stores and interesting things that appeal to us. and we used to make lamps.

the principle of the vest back on the upper floors you find studios and below there are cool shops with pretty cool outfits. and a spirit of optimism and creating something new together away from the mainstream that's what the west stands for and that's what the. also stands for it's like a power station of art between conveyor belt boilers you will find exciting art projects. a stage from mass and culture. in

a former haitian power plant that until 992 supplied like 6 trams with electricity . that's the coolest kraftwerk now the center for contemporary art culture and design in leipzig. under the slogan combine old with new it provides artists with space for experiments. a frequent guest is john franco young nuzzi of italy a world famous video artist. here both of what's special about leipsic and this place in particular is its history you can sense it when you're in the city or in the space you know the industrialization is still visible here in these halls that's inspired me a lot and so with my art i'd like to give something in return. but in the art of

war on what they thought i had left out any question about. his installation the giants of the renaissance for example shows the best known works by raf a.o. michel angelo and leonardo da vinci digitalized animated and accompanied by music this form of presentation is known as immersion it's taking the art world by storm and fits in here perfectly. for one leipzig is a changing city one and transformation in upheaval and that is what we focus on here. battery kanada through. the building stood empty for nearly 10 years then in 2013 to private enthusiasms bought it and gave. purpose. projects that combine art technology and science are becoming a trademark of the const craft fair. game is to get

younger visitors in particular interested in the art world. the immersion installations remain a central element. of the changing exhibitions not only define the spaces they allow visitors to enter fascinating worlds the possibilities offered when technology and art go hand in hand are impressive. what secrets lie behind these walls find out in an immersive experience and explore the fascinating world cultural heritage sites d.w.

world heritage for 60. likes it is a boom town it is the fastest growing city in germany with currently almost 600000 inhabitants and international and young city most people here are between 20 and 30 years old. that's also all because of the university of new main building was inaugurated in 2012. the ensemble includes the paulino the university church its reconstruction closer so wounded the city. because the east german leadership blew up its historic precess or building in 1968. the university of life issue is the 2nd oldest university in germany it was founded in 1409 new and old are combined in

a fascinating way the university is now each jurisdiction. since the fall of the berlin wall the people from life that can travel all over the world for example to south america by the way i like to go there too and now live here is going to show you a very special place over there the city of la paz in bolivia. it was like i mean here from the path taken the day off to show you the fab sights in my city. is there wasn't we're here in the old town on the plus some you find bolivia's political hot our parliament and right next door the presidential palace. and

3640 meters altitude has is the highest seat of government in the world out of the room. is there like oh this is the kind you hang from the 16th century it's narrow and cobblestoned in the colonial style much has been preserved from that era and you can find many museums here. what is also. the thunderous doesn't believe in the pads and i'm used to the hilly streets but tourists run out of breath quickly because of the thin air so i'll let you know what to do about that later. get up you know 1st of all show you the plaster san francisco with the basilica what's special about it is the baroque decoration on the church with indigenous elements in there mentos corporate

in a place of. what here were and what they called the witches market there are all kinds of bizarre things here extracts and tellers man's goal is obviously with a look at and this is what helps with altitude sickness coca leaves don't worry they have nothing to do with witchcraft for many locals chew the leaves on make tea from them this is a centuries old remedy even the incas used it to prevent altitude sickness. it's only now i'm going to take a ride since 2014 we've had a cable car system some lines connect i pads with the neighboring city alto it lies at 4150 meters. down it's also the.

result of a cable car brings me from a to b. safely and quickly. is there some of this is the best view of your path back there is not the money i hope you liked my little 2 hour you're very welcome here being able to be an impromptu. from up there from the cold one bar you get a sensational view of the office just blocks.

and it's true i cannot imagine a better view. like it's a city on the move with a lot of positive energy it was really fun to discover it to trace its past a little bit and of course to dive into the present as well it's a really cool city by y.c. of next time somewhere else injure.

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