Halle is a city located near Leipzig in Germany. It has a population of around 240, 000 and is the largest city in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. Dessau is another city located near Leipzig, with a population of around 77, 000. It is the capital of the state of Saxony-Anhalt and is known for its Bauhaus architecture. Gera is a city located near Leipzig with a population of around 100, 000. It is the third-largest city in the state of Thuringia and is known for its historic old town.