Authenticity is a fascinating concept. It promises us the unique and unadulterated, an immediate encounter with the genuine. But what exactly lies behind it? What do we consider real and why? And how do "authentic places" come into being? The audio walk takes you through downtown Leipzig. From Specks Hof, it leads you past Nikolaikirchhof to Thomaskirche, then to the "Runde Ecke" and finally to Brühl. Researchers from the GWZO, the Leibniz Institute for the History and Culture of Eastern Europe, guide your steps and gaze. Together, you will delve into the promises of authenticity at historical sites. Let's get started!