Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Rotes Kolleg
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Red College
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
1. Rotes Kolleg / Red College Marker
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
21.6.1646 - 14.11.1716
Alumnus der Alma mater Lipsiensis
Universalgelehrter
Auf diesem Areal zwischen Stadtmauer und Ritterstrasse ließ der Wettiner Herzog Georg bis 1517 das Neue (seit 1664 Rote) Kolleg für die Universität errichten. Die stadtseitigen Gebäude - ehemaliger Standort des Raths Marstalls - wurden der Philosophischen Fakultät zugewiesen. Im hinteren Gebäudekomplex befanden sich u.a. Professorenwohnungen, Studentenherbergen und ein Vaporarium (heizbarer Raum für Vorlesungen). 1891/92 wurden die spätgotischen Fachwerkbauten abgebrochen und grundlegend nach Entwürfen von Arwed Rossbach ersetzt. Während die Hintergebäude 1943 zerstört wurden, blieb das Vordergebäude erhalten und erinnert mit seinen Giebelaufbauten, gotischen Schmuckelementen und insbesondere in der Verwendung der roten Fassadenklinker, an den spätgotischen Vorgängerbau.
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
1 July 1646 – 14 November 1716
Alumnus of the Alma Mater Lipsiensis
Universal Scholar
On this site, between the city wall and Ritterstraße, Duke George of the House of Wettin had the New College (called the Red College from 1664 onward) built for the university by 1517. The buildings facing the city — formerly the site of the city marshal's stables — were assigned to the Faculty of Philosophy. In the rear complex were professors' residences, student lodgings, and a vaporarium (a heated room used for lectures). In 1891–1892, the late Gothic timber-framed buildings were demolished and extensively rebuilt according to designs by Arwed Rossbach. While the rear buildings were destroyed in 1943, the front building survived and recalls its late Gothic predecessor through its gabled structures, Gothic decorative elements, and especially its use of red façade brickwork.
Erected 2009
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1646.
Location. 51° 20.46′ N, 12° 22.773′ E. Marker is in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony). It is in Mitte. It is on Ritterstraße just north of Nikolaikirchhof, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Ritterstraße 16, 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: Christian Fürchtegott Gellert (within shouting distance of this marker); Allgemeiner Deutscher Frauenverein / General German Women's Association (within shouting distance of this marker); Bursa Bavarica / Bavarian Residence Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Alte Nikolaischule / Old St. Nicholas School (about 90 meters away, measured
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
2. Rotes Kolleg / Red College Marker
The marker is located on the left side of the entrance to the building.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
3. Rotes Kolleg / Red College Marker
The view of the building with the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 15, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
