Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Alte Nikolaischule
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Old St. Nicholas School
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
1. Alte Nikolaischule / Old St. Nicholas School Marker
1512 als erste städtische Bürgerschule eröffnet.
Bedeutende Schüler:
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, Christian Thomasius, Johann Gottfried Seume, Richard Wagner
Opened in 1512 as the first municipal public school.
Notable students:
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz • Christian Thomasius • Johann Gottfried Seume • Richard Wagner
Erected 1996 by City of Leipzig.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1512.
Location. 51° 20.444′ N, 12° 22.694′ E. Marker is in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony). It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Nikolaikirchhof and Nikolaistraße, on the left when traveling east on Nikolaikirchhof. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Nikolaikirchhof 2, 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 (within shouting distance of this marker); Nikolaikirche / St. Nicholas's Church (within shouting distance
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Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
2. Alte Nikolaischule / Old St. Nicholas School Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
3. Alte Nikolaischule / Old St. Nicholas School Marker
The view of the Old St. Nicholas School from the St. Nicholas's Church.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 15, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
