Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Tympanon-Fries des Leipziger Neuen Theaters
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Tympanum Frieze of Leipzig's New Theater
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
1. Tympanon-Fries des Leipziger Neuen Theaters / Tympanum Frieze of Leipzig's New Theater Marker
Tympanon-Fries des Leipziger Neuen Theaters. Zerstört am 4. Dezember 1943 durch Kriegseinwirkung. Die erhaltenen Teile zeigen den Zug der Ceres, des Bacchus und der Ariadne sowie die Allegorie der Lipsia. Zum 300-jährigen Jubiläum der Leipziger Oper restauriert durch den Bildhauer Markus Gläser mit Fördermitteln des Freistaates Sachsen und privaten Zuwendungen.
Tympanum Frieze from Leipzig's New Theater. Destroyed on December 4, 1943, as a result of wartime damage. The surviving sections depict the procession of Ceres, Bacchus, and Ariadne, as well as the allegorical figure of Lipsia. Restored by the sculptor Markus Gläser for the 300th anniversary of the Leipzig Opera with funding from the Free State of Saxony and private donations.
Erected by Theatergemeinde Leipzig e. V.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is December 4, 1943.
Location. 51° 20.411′
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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: Freie Wahlen / Free Elections (a few steps from this marker); Zum Gedenken an die Familie Bamberger / In Memory of the Bamberger Family (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bursa Bavarica / Bavarian Residence Hall (about 90 meters away); Allgemeiner Deutscher Frauenverein / General German Women's Association (about 90 meters away); Christian Fürchtegott Gellert (about 90 meters away); Oper Leipzig / Leipzig Opera House (about 90 meters away); 40. Jahrestag der DDR / 40th anniversary of the GDR (about 90 meters away); Rotes Kolleg / Red College (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leipzig.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
2. Tympanon-Fries des Leipziger Neuen Theaters / Tympanum Frieze of Leipzig's New Theater Marker
View of the marker and 5 sculptural reliefs from the street; the Leipzig Opera can be seen in the background.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
3. Tympanon-Fries des Leipziger Neuen Theaters / Tympanum Frieze of Leipzig's New Theater Marker
Closeup of the 5 sculptural reliefs
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
4. Tympanon-Fries des Leipziger Neuen Theaters / Tympanum Frieze of Leipzig's New Theater Marker
Closeup of one of the sculptural reliefs.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
5. Tympanon-Fries des Leipziger Neuen Theaters / Tympanum Frieze of Leipzig's New Theater Marker
The view of the sculptural reliefs looking north along the Leipzig Opera.
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 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 16, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
