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Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
 

Alte Handelsbörse
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Old Stock Exchange

 
 
Alte Handelsbörse / Old Stock Exchange Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
1. Alte Handelsbörse / Old Stock Exchange Marker
Inscription.  
German:
1678/87 auf Initiative von 30 Kaufleuten vermutlich nach Plänen des Oberlandesbaumeisters Johann Georg Starcke errichtet. Das Haus ist das älteste Versammlungsgebäude der Leipziger Kaufmannschaft und der erste Barockbau der Stadt. Die vier Sandsteinfiguren auf der Dachbalustrade schuf Johann Caspar Sandtmann.

English:
Built in 1678/87 on the initiative of 30 tradesmen probably following drafts of the Saxon state master builder Johann Georg Starcke. The house is the oldest meeting place of the Leipzig tradesmen and the city's first Baroque building. The four sandstone figurines on the roof balustrade were created by Johann Caspar Sandtmann.
 
Erected by Hieronymus-Lotter-Gesellschaft.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
 
Location. 51° 20.437′ N, 12° 22.538′ E. Marker is in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony). It is in Mitte. It is on Naschmarkt just south of Salzgäßchen. The marker is located
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along the southwest side of the Old Stock Exchange. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Naschmarkt 1, 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: Altes Rathaus / Old City Hall (a few steps from this marker); Leipzig im Schnittpunkt alter Handelsstraßen / Leipzig: Intersection of Ancient Trade Routes (within shouting distance of this marker); Historische Ereignisse auf dem Marktplatz in Leipzig / Historic Events on Leipzig's Market Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Victor von Prendel (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Johann Gottfried Seume (about 90 meters away); Dr. Hermann Hartmann (about 90 meters away); Gefälschte Kommunalwahl -Kontrolle und Proteste / Rigged local elections control and protests (about 90 meters away); Griechenhaus / Greek House (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leipzig.
 
Alte Handelsbörse / Old Stock Exchange Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
2. Alte Handelsbörse / Old Stock Exchange Marker
The marker is located under the stairwell.
Alte Handelsbörse / Old Stock Exchange Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
3. Alte Handelsbörse / Old Stock Exchange Marker
The view of the front of the Old Stock Exchange.
 
 
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 4 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on June 21, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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Jun. 21, 2026