Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Oper Leipzig
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Leipzig Opera House
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
1. Oper Leipzig / Leipzig Opera House Marker
Nach der Zerstörung des Vorgängerbaus im Zweiten Weltkrieg konnte 1960 das heutige Opernhaus eröffnet werden. Die Oper Leipzig, deren Tradition zurück reicht bis 1693, ist weltweit eines der ältesten bürgerlichen Musiktheater. In seiner mehr als 300-jährigen Geschichte wirkten hier an verschiedenen Standorten bedeutende Komponisten wie Georg Philipp Telemann, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Albert Lortzing und Gustav Mahler.
The present building on this site was opened in 1960, the previous opera house having been destroyed during World War II. Leipzig's operatic heritage stretches back to 1693, making it one of the oldest civic music theatres in the world. During the more than 300 year tradition of opera in Leipzig, important composers including Georg Philipp Telemann, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Albert Lortzing and Gustav Mahler were engaged here.
Erected by City of Leipzig and Free State of Saxony. (Marker Number 10.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1960.
Location. 51° 20.39′ N, 12° 22.907′ E. Marker is in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony). It is in Mitte. It is on Augustusplatz just south of Grimmaischer Steinweg, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Augustuspl 12, 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: Solidarność / Solidarität / Solidarity (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Der Tag der Entscheidung / The day of decision
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Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
2. Oper Leipzig / Leipzig Opera House Marker
The marker is located at the concrete retaining wall with the Paulinum in the background.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
3. Oper Leipzig / Leipzig Opera House Marker
The marker is located at the far right of the Leipzig Opera House in the photo.
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 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 22, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
