Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Das Erste Gewandhaus
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The First Gewandhaus Concert Hall
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
1. Das Erste Gewandhaus / The First Gewandhaus Concert Hall Marker
Hier stand das Gewandhaus, das Messehaus der Tuchhändler. Die Konzerte, die hier ab 1781 stattfanden, wurden seinerzeit Hauskonzerte genannt, und ihr Orchester wurde als Gewandhausorchester berühmt. Der Konzertsaal hatte eine exzellente Akustik. Johann Adam Hiller war der erste Gewandhaus-Musikdirektor. Später wirkte unter anderem Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy in diesem Amt. 1894 wurde der Bau abgebrochen und an seiner Stelle das Städtische Kaufhaus errichtet.
The Gewandhaus, the trade hall of the cloth merchants, once stood here. The concerts held here beginning in 1781 were known at the time as house concerts, and their orchestra became famous as the Gewandhaus Orchestra. The concert hall had excellent acoustics. Johann Adam Hiller was the first Music Director of the Gewandhaus. Later, among others, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy served in this position. In 1894, the building was demolished and replaced by the Municipal Trade Hall (Städtisches Kaufhaus).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1781.
Location.
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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: Breitkopf & Härtel (a few steps from this marker); Erstes Gewandhaus / First Gewandhaus (within shouting distance of this marker); Leipziger Messen / Leipzig Trade Fairs (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilhelm Wundt (within shouting distance of this marker); Altes Konservatorium / Old Conservatoire (within shouting distance of this marker); Berühmte Bewohner am Neumarkt / Famous Residents of the Neumarkt (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Guido Theodor Apel (about 120 meters away); MDR-Würfel - MDR-Orchester und -Chöre / MDR Cube - MDR Orchestra and Choirs (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leipzig.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
2. Das Erste Gewandhaus / The First Gewandhaus Concert Hall Marker
The view of the marker along the corner of the building.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
3. Das Erste Gewandhaus / The First Gewandhaus Concert Hall Marker
The view of the current building at the location.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 28, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
