Carcassonne: The Markets of Leipzig – Mini Expansion

During the Middle Ages the town of Leipzig (lat. Lipsia) was the crossing point of the trading roads Via regia and Via imperii, which caused the emergence of numerous markets in this region. In the year of 1507 Leipzig became a staple town. Thus, all merchants passing through the town had to place their goods on the staple place and offer them for sale.

The Leipzig trade fair, which provides its logo as a symbol for this expansion, has its origins in the Middle Ages.