Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe

Guido Theodor Apel

Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026

1. Guido Theodor Apel Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Hier befand sich bis 1905
das Geburtshaus von
Guido Theodor Apel
10.05.1811 – 26.11.1867
Dichter und Schriftsteller
Stifter der Apelsteine
zum Gedenken an die Völkerschlacht
English Translation:
Until 1905, the birthplace of Guido Theodor Apel (May 10, 1811 – November 26, 1867) stood here. He was a poet and writer and the founder of the Apel Stones, erected in commemoration of the Battle of the Nations.

Erected 2011 by Stadt Leipzig.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is May 10, 1811.

Location. 51° 20.326′ N, 12° 22.575′ E. Marker is in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony). It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Neumarkt and Gewandgäßchen, on the right when traveling south on Neumarkt. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Neumarkt 9, Leipzig SN 04109, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Germany.

Globally, 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 Holy Roman Empire

and also the former East Germany.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Altes Konservatorium / Old Conservatoire (within shouting distance of this marker); „Große Feuerkugel“ / "Great Fireball" (within shouting distance of this marker); Berühmte Bewohner am Neumarkt / Famous Residents of the Neumarkt (within shouting distance of this marker); Leipziger Messen / Leipzig Trade Fairs (about 90 meters

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away, measured in a direct line); Erstes Gewandhaus / First Gewandhaus (about 90 meters away); Das Erste Gewandhaus / The First Gewandhaus Concert Hall (about 120 meters away); Breitkopf & Härtel (about 120 meters away); Lorenz Oken (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leipzig.

Also see . . . Theodor Apel (German Language). Wikipedia

English Translation - Guido Theodor Apel (May 10, 1811 – November 26, 1867) was a German writer and the founder of the Apel Stones, memorial markers commemorating the Battle of Leipzig of 1813.

(Submitted on June 29, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026

2. Guido Theodor Apel Marker

Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026

3. Guido Theodor Apel Marker

The view of the marker and building from across the street.

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 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 29, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.