Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
„Große Feuerkugel“
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"Great Fireball"
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
1. „Große Feuerkugel“ / "Great Fireball" Marker
stand bis zur Zerstörung im Jahre 1943
der Messehof mit Gasthof und Miethäusern.
Große Feuerkugel
Hier wohnten
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
1755 bis 1757
der preußische Offizier und Dichter
Ewald Christian von Kleist
1757/58
Johann Wolfgang Goethe
1765 bis 1768
der Kupferstecher
Johann Friedrich Bause
1794 bis 1812
On the site of today's Galeria Kaufhof stood the Messehof, with its inn and rental houses, until its destruction in 1943. The building known as the "Great Fireball" was home to several notable figures. Gotthold Ephraim Lessing lived here from 1755 to 1757. The Prussian officer and poet Ewald Christian von Kleist resided here in 1757/58. Johann Wolfgang Goethe lived here from 1765 to 1768, and the engraver Johann Friedrich Bause made his home here from 1794 to 1812.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1943.
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: Guido Theodor Apel (within shouting distance of this marker); Altes Konservatorium / Old Conservatoire (within shouting distance of this marker); Lorenz Oken (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Clara Schumann (about 90 meters away); Leipziger Messen / Leipzig Trade Fairs (about 90 meters away); Erstes Gewandhaus / First Gewandhaus (about 90 meters away); Berühmte Bewohner am Neumarkt / Famous Residents of the Neumarkt (about 120 meters away); Paul Fleming (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leipzig.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
2. „Große Feuerkugel“ / "Great Fireball" Marker
The marker is located at the left side of the entrance to the Galeria
Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 27, 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.
