Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Die Klingertreppe
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The Klinger Staircase
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
1. Die Klingertreppe / The Klinger Staircase Marker
An den alten Matthäikirchhof erinnert von der heutigen Bebauung, neben der „Runden Ecke“, nur noch die Klingertreppe. Ursprünglich als Standort für ein Richard-Wagner-Denkmal geplant, verschwand die von Max Klinger entworfene Treppe mit dem Stasi-Neubau Ende der 1970er Jahre, wurde aber dokumentiert und eingelagert. Erst 2010 fiel der Beschluss zum Wiederaufbau dieses Zugangs zum Gelände. Der historische Denkmalsockel wurde aufgestellt und ein modernes Denkmal geschaffen.
Of the present-day buildings, only the Klinger Staircase, beside the “Round Corner”, still recalls the old Matthäikirchhof. Originally planned as the site of a Richard Wagner Monument, the staircase designed by Max Klinger disappeared with the construction of the new Stasi building in the late 1970s. However, it was documented and placed in storage. It was not until 2010 that a decision was made to rebuild this accessway to the site. The historic monument pedestal was reinstalled, and a modern memorial was created.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 2010.
Location. 51° 20.543′ N,
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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: Planung und Bau / Planning and Construction (here, next to this marker); Abbruch der Treppe / Demolition of the Staircase (here, next to this marker); Wiederaufbau und Richard-Wagner-Denkmal / Reconstruction and the Richard Wagner Monument (here, next to this marker); Bezirksverwaltung für Staatssicherheit Leipzig / Leipzig District Administration for State Security (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line);
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
2. Die Klingertreppe / The Klinger Staircase Marker
Left marker.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
3. Die Klingertreppe / The Klinger Staircase Marker
The view of the markers at the top of the stairs.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
4. Die Klingertreppe / The Klinger Staircase Marker
The view of the Klinger Staircase with the modern statue of Richard Wagner.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 18, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
