Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Alte Thomasschule
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Old St. Thomas School
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
1. Alte Thomasschule / Old St. Thomas School Marker
An dieser Stelle stand bis zum Jahre 1902 die Alte Thomasschule. In ihr wohnte und wirkte Johann Sebastian Bach 17231750.
On this site stood the Old St. Thomas School until the year 1902. Johann Sebastian Bach lived and worked there from 1723 to 1750.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 51° 20.338′ N, 12° 22.344′ E. Marker is in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony). It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Thomaskirchhof and Burgstraίe, on the left when traveling east on Thomaskirchhof. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Thomaskirchhof 18, Leipzig SN 04109, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Anna Magdalena Bach (here, next to this marker); Thomaskirche Leipzig / St. Thomas Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomaskirche / St. Thomas Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Straίenmusikfestival fόr die Freiheit der Kunst / Street music festival for the freedom of art
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More about this marker. Johann Sebastian Bach lived and worked in an apartment within the Thomasschule while serving as cantor of St. Thomas Church and director of music for Leipzig's principal churches. Bach's residence was in the school building adjacent to the church. The Old Thomasschule was demolished in 1902, while St. Thomas Church still stands today.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
2. Alte Thomasschule / Old St. Thomas School Marker
The Anna Magdalena Bach marker appears on the right, while the Old St. Thomas School marker is on the left.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
3. Alte Thomasschule / Old St. Thomas School Marker
The marker is located on the far left corner of the building next to St. Thomas Church.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 13, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
