Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe

Erinnerung an die Stadtverordnetentagung vom 1. März 1848

Commemoration of the City Council Assembly of March 1, 1848

Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026

1. Erinnerung an die Stadtverordnetentagung vom 1. März 1848 Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Die erste Bürgerschule Leipzigs war von 1831 bis 1887 Sitz der Leipziger Stadtverordneten und damit Ort politischer Debatten. Hier beschlossen die Abgeordneten am 1. März 1848 eine Petition an den sächsischen König. Sie forderten Reformen des Staates, mehr Bürgerrechte und die deutsche Einheit. Dieser mutige Brief wurde Vorbild für andere Städte und leitete die erste demokratische Revolution 1848/49 in Sachsen ein. In öffentlichen Versammlungen wurden Debatten um bürgerliche Rechte und Freiheiten geführt. Mitbestimmung in Vereinen und Parteien wurde bis zu erneuten Verboten zumindest Männern möglich.

Die Moritzbastei ist der einzige erhaltene Teil der Leipziger Stadtbefestigung. Auf ihr stand die Bürgerschule, bis sie im Zweiten Weltkrieg zerstört wurde. Von 1979 bis 1993 dienten die vom Schutt befreiten Räume der Moritzbastei als Studentenclub der Universität Leipzig.

Die Bürgerschule zu Leipzig. Lithografie, 1836.

English Translation:
The first civic school in Leipzig served as the seat of the Leipzig City Council from 1831 to 1887 and was

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therefore a place of political debate. Here, on March 1, 1848, the council members approved a petition to the King of Saxony. They called for reforms of the state, expanded civil rights, and German unity. This courageous letter became a model for other cities and helped initiate the first democratic revolution of 1848–49 in Saxony. In public assemblies, debates were held on civil rights and freedoms. Participation in associations and political parties became possible, at least for men, until such activities were once again prohibited.

The Moritz Bastion is the only surviving part of Leipzig’s historic city fortifications. The civic school stood on this site until it was destroyed during the Second World War. From 1979 to 1993, the rooms of the Moritz Bastion, cleared of wartime rubble, served as a student club of Leipzig University.

The Civic School of Leipzig. Lithograph, 1836.

Erected 2025 by Stadt Leipzig.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is March 1, 1848.

Location. 51° 20.257′ N, 12° 22.756′ E. Marker is in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony). It is in Mitte. It is on Kurt-Masur-Platz just east of Universitätsstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kurt-Masur-Platz 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

Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026

2. Erinnerung an die Stadtverordnetentagung vom 1. März 1848 Marker

The marker is located on the right side of the building.

markers are within walking distance of this marker: MDR-Würfel - MDR-Orchester und -Chöre / MDR Cube - MDR Orchestra and Choirs (within shouting distance of this marker); Neues Gewandhaus / New Gewandhaus (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Paulinum - Aula und Universitätskirche St. Pauli (about 150 meters away); Universitätskirche St. Pauli / St. Paul's University Church (about 180 meters away); Zum Gedenken an die Familie Bamberger / In Memory of the Bamberger Family (about 210 meters away); 40. Jahrestag der DDR / 40th anniversary of the GDR (about 210 meters away); Der Tag der Entscheidung / The day of decision (about 210 meters away); Solidarność / Solidarität / Solidarity (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leipzig.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.