Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Nikolaikirche
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St. Nicholas's Church
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
1. Nikolaikirche / St. Nicholas's Church Marker
In der ältesten Leipziger Kirche führte Johann Sebastian Bach mit dem Thomanerchor im wöchentlichen Wechsel mit der Thomaskirche seine Kirchenmusik auf. Hier erklangen u. a. Kantaten und erstmals die Johannes-Passion. Der Kirchenraum wurde um 1790 durch eine klassizistische Neugestaltung grundlegend verändert. Die Ladegast-Orgel von 1862 ist die größte Kirchenorgel in Sachsen.
Information für Station 11 auf der Rückseite.
Alternating between this church, the oldest in Leipzig, and St. Thomas's Church, Johann Sebastian Bach performed his sacred music with the St. Thomas's Church Boys Choir (Thomanerchor). The premier performance of the St. John Passion took place here as did the performance of cantatas and many other works. In ca. 1790, the interior of the church was extensively redesigned in the neo-classical style. The Ladegast organ built in 1862 is the largest church organ in Saxony.
Information for Station 11 on reverse side.
Erected by City of Leipzig and Free State of Saxony
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.
Location. 51° 20.43′ N, 12° 22.69′ E. Marker is in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony). It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Nikolaikirchhof and Nikolaistraße, on the right when traveling east on Nikolaikirchhof. Both Station 11 and Station 12 are located on the same marker stand, one on each side. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Nikolaikirchhof 3, 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: Alte Nikolaischule / Old St. Nicholas's School (here, next to this marker); Alte Nikolaischule / Old St. Nicholas School (within shouting distance of this marker); Fürstenhaus-Erker / Princely House Bay Window (within shouting distance of this marker); Allgemeiner Deutscher Frauenverein / General German Women's Association (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bursa Bavarica / Bavarian Residence Hall (about 90 meters away); Paul Fleming (about 90 meters away); Christian Fürchtegott Gellert (about 90 meters away); Friedensgebet und Ausreisedemonstration / Prayers for Peace and Demonstration for Freedom (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leipzig.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
2. Nikolaikirche / St. Nicholas's Church Marker
The reverse side of the marker is shown next to the church.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
3. Nikolaikirche / St. Nicholas's Church Marker
The view of the marker in front of the church.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 15, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
