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Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
 

Fürstenhaus-Erker
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Princely House Bay Window

 
 
Fürstenhaus-Erker / Princely House Bay Window Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
1. Fürstenhaus-Erker / Princely House Bay Window Marker
Inscription.  
German:
Meisterwerk sächsischer Bildhauerkunst der Renaissance von Paul Wiedemann 1558 (erneuert 1986) Ehemals Fürstenhaus. Grimmaische Straße 30

English Translation:
Masterpiece of Saxon Renaissance sculpture by Paul Wiedemann, 1558 (restored 1986) Formerly Princely House. Grimmaische Straße 30
 
Erected 2024 by Wiedemann Family and the City of Leipzig.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1558.
 
Location. 51° 20.389′ N, 12° 22.673′ E. Marker is in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony). It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Nikolaistraße and Grimmaische Str., on the left when traveling north on Nikolaistraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Nikolaistraße 1, 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: Paul Fleming (a few steps from this marker); Friedensgebet und Ausreisedemonstration / Prayers for Peace and Demonstration for Freedom (within shouting distance of this marker); Nikolaikirche / St. Nicholas's Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Alte Nikolaischule / Old St. Nicholas's School (within shouting distance of this marker); Clara Schumann (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lorenz Oken (about 90 meters away); Alte Nikolaischule / Old St. Nicholas School (about 90 meters away); 40. Jahrestag der DDR / 40th anniversary of the GDR (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leipzig.
 
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Fürstenhaus-Erker / Princely House Bay Window Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
2. Fürstenhaus-Erker / Princely House Bay Window Marker
The marker is shown below the bay window of the Princely House.
Fürstenhaus-Erker / Princely House Bay Window Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
3. Fürstenhaus-Erker / Princely House Bay Window Marker
Closeup Princely House Bay Window.
 
 
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 6 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on June 15, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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Jun. 23, 2026