Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Bursa Bavarica
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Bavarian Residence Hall
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
1. Bursa Bavarica / Bavarian Residence Hall Marker
An dieser Stelle befand sich seit Mitte des 15. Jahrhunderts bis 1834 die Bursa bavarica. Der Fachwerkbau, in niederdeutscher Zimmertechnik mit Erdgeschoss und zwei Obergeschossen, bildete die stadtseitige Front des Großen Kollegs. In diesem Kolleg wurden schon im 15. Jahrhundert Lehrer und Studenten untergebracht. Somit reicht die Tradition der Beherbergung von Professoren auf dem Universitätsgelände zurück in ihre Gründungszeit. 1834 wurde an gleicher Stelle die Buchhändlerbörse errichtet, die 1943 im II. Weltkrieg völlig zerstört wurde.
On this site stood the Bursa Bavarica from the mid-15th century until 1834. This timber-framed building, constructed in the North German timber-building tradition with a ground floor and two upper stories, formed the city-facing frontage of the Großes Kolleg (Great College). Teachers and students were housed in this college as early as the 15th century. Thus, the tradition of accommodating professors on university grounds dates back to the university's founding period. In 1834, the Booksellers' Exchange
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Erected 2009 by University of Leipzig.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.
Location. 51° 20.434′ N, 12° 22.766′ E. Marker is in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony). It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Ritterstraße and Nikolaikirchhof, on the right when traveling north on Ritterstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Ritterstraße 12, 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: Allgemeiner Deutscher Frauenverein / General German Women's Association (here, next to this marker); Christian Fürchtegott Gellert (a few steps from this marker); Rotes Kolleg / Red College (within shouting distance of this marker); Alte Nikolaischule / Old St. Nicholas School (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Alte Nikolaischule / Old St. Nicholas's School (about 90 meters away); Nikolaikirche / St. Nicholas's Church (about 90 meters away); Tympanon-Fries des Leipziger Neuen Theaters / Tympanum Frieze of Leipzig's New Theater (about 90 meters away); Freie Wahlen / Free Elections (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leipzig.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
2. Bursa Bavarica / Bavarian Residence Hall Marker
The Bavarian Residence Hall marker is located above the General German Women's Association marker.
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 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 15, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
