The city of Halle is the largest and most densely populated city in the state of Saxony-Anhalt and lies on the banks of the Saale river. It is an important historical and economically aspiring city in the heart of Germany. Since the reunion, Halle has been transformed from a former East German chemistry metropolis into a town of education and sciences. With its university and two colleges, renowned research institutions for economics and biosciences, and a booming logistics industry, it is one of the thriving cities in the region. The beautiful scenery and parks, which are inviting locations for sports or a barbecue with friends, as well as numerous cafés, bars, and clubs make Halle an attractive place to study.
Halle's rich 1,200-year history is reflected in its large variety of cultural opportunities and architectural monuments such as the Moritzburg and Giebichenstein Castle, the Cathedral, the Halloren and Saltworks Museums and the Franckesche Stiftungen as a UNESCO World Heritage site – to name only a few. These old, intricately restored buildings from different epochs along with attractive, modern architecture make for a unique townscape. As the birthplace of Georg-Friedrich Händel, Halle is also the acknowledged cultural capital of Saxony-Anhalt and a distinctive arts community. The Opera House and the Händel Auditorium as well as numerous other theatres and stages have much to offer to the inclined audience.
Apart from the local attractions, Halle is a great starting point to do more travelling in Germany. You can easily reach every other city via two major interstate highways, railway or the Leipzig-Halle Airport.