Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Bezirksverwaltung für Staatssicherheit Leipzig
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Leipzig District Administration for State Security
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
1. Bezirksverwaltung für Staatssicherheit Leipzig / Leipzig District Administration for State Security
Hier befand sich von 1950 bis 1989 die Bezirksverwaltung für Staatssicherheit Leipzig. Bürger besetzten sie während der Montagsdemonstration am 4. Dezember 1989.
From 1950 to 1989, the Leipzig District Administration for State Security was located here. Citizens occupied the building during the Monday demonstration on December 4, 1989.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is December 4, 1989.
Location. 51° 20.503′ N, 12° 22.195′ E. Marker is in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony). It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Dittrichring and Käthe-Kollwitz-Straße, on the right when traveling north on Dittrichring. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Dittrichring 24, 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.
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Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
2. Bezirksverwaltung für Staatssicherheit Leipzig / Leipzig District Administration for State Security
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
3. Bezirksverwaltung für Staatssicherheit Leipzig / Leipzig District Administration for State Security
The view of the building from the southwest.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 21, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
