Famous since the Middle Ages for its fairs and markets, Leipzig is located in Low Saxony at the confluence of the rivers Weisse Elster and Pleisse, which made it become Saxony's leading commercial city after Dresden, as well as a center for art and learning, and an important center for the book trade, a legacy that continues to this day as evidenced by old publishing houses, major bookstores (including the German Library) and the International Book Fair. Leipzig is also a popular cultural city, and is famous for being the home of Bach and Mendelssohn. Today, Leipzig is one of the most popular tourist destinations in East Germany and, thanks to its rich cultural and musical heritage, is often cited as one of the most liveable cities in Europe. As for the tourists, it is a city that is highly attractive, where you can go on a cultural tour, see its interesting museums, stop for a concert in one of its churches and taste pastries in one of its elegant local cafés.