Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Breitkopf & Härtel
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
1. Breitkopf & Härtel Marker
Breitkopf & Härtel
- gegründet 1719 -
hatte seinen ersten Sitz im Haus »Goldener Bär« von 1732 bis 1867
Der Verlagsgründer Bernhard Christoph Breitkopf (1695–1777) erwarb 1732 den Gasthof »Goldener Bär« gegenüber in der Universitätsstraße 11. Im Jahr 1943 fiel das Gebäude einem Bombenangriff zum Opfer.
Sein Sohn, Johann Gottlob Immanuel Breitkopf (1719–1794), errichtete 1765 an diesem Ort das Haus »Zum Silbernen Bären«, welches 1895 abgerissen wurde.
The world's oldest music publisher, Breitkopf & Härtel, founded in 1719, had its first headquarters in the house known as the "Golden Bear" from 1732 to 1867. The founder of the publishing house, Bernhard Christoph Breitkopf (1695–1777), purchased the inn "Golden Bear" across the street at Universitätsstraße 11 in 1732. In 1943, the building fell victim to an air raid. His son, Johann Gottlob Immanuel Breitkopf (1719–1794), built the house "To the Silver Bear" on this site in 1765. It was demolished in 1895.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1719.
Location. 51° 20.282′ N, 12° 22.649′ E. Marker is in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony). It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Kupfergasse and Universitätsstraße, on the right when traveling east on Kupfergasse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kupfergasse 2, Leipzig SN, 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: Das Erste Gewandhaus / The First Gewandhaus Concert Hall (a few steps from this marker); Wilhelm Wundt (within shouting distance of this marker); Erstes Gewandhaus / First Gewandhaus (within shouting distance of this marker); Leipziger Messen / Leipzig Trade Fairs (within shouting distance of this marker); Altes Konservatorium / Old Conservatoire (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Berühmte Bewohner am Neumarkt / Famous Residents of the Neumarkt (about 90 meters away); 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. Breitkopf & Härtel Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 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. submitted on June 29, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
