Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Hôtel de Saxe
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
1. Hôtel de Saxe Marker
Im Konzertsaal des ehemaligen Hotels fanden die ersten öffentlichen Streichquartettabende des 1808 gegründeten Gewandhaus-Quartetts statt - heute ältestes Streichquartettensemble der Welt. 1796 nächtigte hier Mozarts Witwe Constanze. Im Gepäck führte sie die Partitur des Requiems ihres verstorbenen Mannes für die Leipziger Erstaufführung mit sich.
The first performances of the Gewandhaus Quartet, founded in 1808 and now the oldest string quartet in the world, took place in the concert hall of this former hotel. In 1796, Mozart's widow Constanze spent the night here. She brought in her luggage the score of her dead husband's Requiem for its Leipzig premier performance.
Erected by City of Leipzig and Free State of Saxony. (Marker Number 16.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1808.
Location. 51° 20.437′ N, 12° 22.378′ E. Marker is in
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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: A different marker also named Hôtel de Saxe (here, next to this marker); Zum Arabischen Coffe Baum / The Arabian Coffee Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Gefälschte Kommunalwahl -Kontrolle und Proteste / Rigged local elections control and protests (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Straßenmusikfestival für die Freiheit der Kunst / Street music festival for the freedom of art (about 90 meters away); Historische Ereignisse auf dem Marktplatz in Leipzig / Historic Events on Leipzig's Market Square (about 150 meters away); Matthäikirche / St. Matthew's Church (about 150 meters away); Thomaskirche Leipzig / St. Thomas Church (about 150 meters away); Thomaskirche / St. Thomas Church (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leipzig.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
2. Hôtel de Saxe Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
3. Hôtel de Saxe Marker
The Hôtel de Saxe marker is located on the left side of the entrance and the other Hôtel de Saxe marker is on the right side.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 18, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
