Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Altes Rathaus
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Old City Hall
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
1. Altes Rathaus / Old City Hall Marker
Seit der Erbauung des Rathauses 1556 erklingt hier Musik. Zu festlichen Anlässen spielten die Stadtpfeifer. In der Ratsstube unterschrieb Johann Sebastian Bach 1723 seinen städtischen Anstellungsvertrag als Thomaskantor und „Director Musices“. Heute befindet sich hier im Museum das berühmte Bach-Porträt von E. Haußmann.
Music has been performed here ever since the building was erected in 1556. The "Stadtpfeifer" (town pipers) played on festive occasions. In 1723 in the council chamber Johann Sebastian Bach signed his contract as Cantor of St. Thomas's and "Director Musices". The famous portrait of Bach by E. Haußmann is on display here in the museum.
Erected by City of Leipzig and Free State of Saxony. (Marker Number 13.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1556.
Location. 51° 20.43′ N, 12° 22.53′ E. Marker is in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony). It is in Mitte. It is on Naschmarkt just south of Salzgäßchen
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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: Alte Handelsbörse / Old Stock Exchange (a few steps from this marker); Historische Ereignisse auf dem Marktplatz in Leipzig / Historic Events on Leipzig's Market Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Leipzig im Schnittpunkt alter Handelsstraßen / Leipzig: Intersection of Ancient Trade Routes (within shouting distance of this marker); Gefälschte Kommunalwahl -Kontrolle und Proteste / Rigged local elections control and protests (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Victor von Prendel (about 90 meters away); Johann Gottfried Seume (about 90 meters away); Dr. Hermann Hartmann (about 90 meters away); Clara Schumann (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leipzig.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
2. Altes Rathaus / Old City Hall Marker
The marker is located on the right side of the entrance.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
3. Altes Rathaus / Old City Hall Marker
The view of the backside of the Old City Hall building.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
4. Altes Rathaus / Old City Hall Marker
View of the front façade of the Old City Hall from the west side of the Marktplatz.
Photographed by Dr. Trenkler, Co., Leipzig, 1908
5. Altes Rathaus / Old City Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 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, 4. submitted on June 21, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 5. submitted on June 22, 2026.
