Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Johann Sebastian Bach
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
1. Johann Sebastian Bach Marker
Hier befand sich bis zur Zerstörung im Zweiten Weltkrieg das »Zimmermannsche Kaffeehaus«, in dem von 1729 bis etwa 1743 Johann Sebastian Bach mit einem studentischen Collegium Musicum öffentlich konzertierte und damit der Gewandhaustradition und dem modernen Konzertwesen entscheidend den Weg bereitete.
Until its destruction during the Second World War, the "Zimmermann Coffee House" stood on this site. From 1729 until about 1743, Johann Sebastian Bach gave public concerts here with a student Collegium Musicum, thereby playing a decisive role in paving the way for the Gewandhaus tradition and the modern concert system.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1729.
Location. 51° 20.511′ N, 12° 22.508′ E. Marker is in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony). It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Katharinenstraße and Böttchergäßchen, on the right when traveling north on Katharinenstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Katharinenstraße 5 - 9, 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: Griechenhaus / Greek House (within shouting distance of this marker); Max Beckmann (within shouting distance of this marker); Johann Gottfried Seume (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Hermann Hartmann (about 90 meters away); Leipzig im Schnittpunkt alter Handelsstraßen / Leipzig: Intersection of Ancient Trade Routes (about
this page online
Also see . . . Johann Sebastian Bach. Wikipedia
Johann Sebastian Bach (31 March [O.S. 21 March] 1685 – 28 July 1750) was a German composer and musician of the late Baroque period. He is known for his prolific output across a variety of instruments and forms, including the orchestral Brandenburg Concertos; solo instrumental works such as the Cello Suites and Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin; keyboard works such as the Goldberg Variations and The Well-Tempered Clavier; organ works such as the Schübler Chorales and the Toccata and Fugue in D minor; and choral works such as the St. Matthew Passion and the Mass in B minor. He is known for his mastery of counterpoint, as heard in The Musical Offering and The Art of Fugue. Felix Mendelssohn precipitated the Bach Revival with a performance of the St. Matthew Passion in 1829. Ever since, Bach has been acclaimed as one of the greatest composers in the history of Western music.(Submitted on June 20, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
2. Johann Sebastian Bach Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
3. Johann Sebastian Bach Marker
The view of the marker and building from across the street.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 20, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
