Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Zum Arabischen Coffe Baum
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The Arabian Coffee Tree
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
1. Zum Arabischen Coffe Baum / The Arabian Coffee Tree Marker
Das Gebäude, in dem seit 1711 nachweislich Kaffee ausgeschenkt wird, war über Jahrhunderte Treffpunkt von Schriftstellern, Gelehrten und Musikern wie Telemann, Wagner und Grieg. 1833-1840 versammelte Robert Schumann als Gründer der „Neuen Zeitschrift für Musik“ hier eine Gruppe junger Künstler, die sogenannten Davidsbündler.
This building has served as a coffeehouse since 1711 and the café has long been a meeting spot for writers, academics and musicians such as Telemann, Wagner and Grieg for centuries. From 1833 to 1840 Robert Schumann, who founded the „Neuen Zeitschrift für Musik“ (New Journal for Music) met here with the group of young artists known as Davidsbündler (League of David).
Erected by City of Leipzig and Free State of Saxony. (Marker Number 15.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1711.
Location. 51° 20.462′ N, 12° 22.375′ E. Marker is in Leipzig
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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: Hôtel de Saxe (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hôtel de Saxe (within shouting distance of this marker); Gefälschte Kommunalwahl -Kontrolle und Proteste / Rigged local elections control and protests (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Matthäikirche / St. Matthew's Church (about 120 meters away); Straßenmusikfestival für die Freiheit der Kunst / Street music festival for the freedom of art (about 150 meters away); Historische Ereignisse auf dem Marktplatz in Leipzig / Historic Events on Leipzig's Market Square (about 180 meters away); Befreiung Leipzigs 1945 / Liberation of Leipzig, 1945 (about 210 meters away); Thomaskirche Leipzig / St. Thomas Church (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leipzig.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
2. Zum Arabischen Coffe Baum / The Arabian Coffee Tree Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
3. Zum Arabischen Coffe Baum / The Arabian Coffee Tree Marker
The view of the building and marker from the street.
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 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 18, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
