Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe

Leipzig Disputation

Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026

1. Leipzig Disputation Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

A crucial debate between Martin Luther and Johannes Eck concerning religious practices and the authority of the Church, took place in the predecessor building of the New Town Hall from 27 June to 15 July 1519. The disputation was of fundamental importance for the subsequent course of the Reformation.

German Translation:
Dieser bedeutende Disput zwischen Martin Luther und Johannes Eck über religiöse Praktiken und die Autorität der Kirche fand vom 27. Juni bis zum 15. Juli 1519 im Vorgängerbau des Neuen Rathauses statt. Die Disputation war von grundlegender Bedeutung für den weiteren Verlauf der Reformation.

Erected 2017 by Stadt Leipzig.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is July 15, 1519.

Location. 51° 20.171′ N, 12° 22.408′ E. Marker is in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony). It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Hugo-Licht-Straße and Martin-Luther-Ring, on the left when traveling north on Hugo-Licht-Straße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Martin-Luther-Ring 4, 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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Neues Rathaus / New Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Runde Tische / Round tables (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Christian Friedrich Henrici (about 120 meters away); Max Klinger (about 150 meters away); Erste Demonstration für Demokratische Grundrechte / First Demonstration for Basic Democratic Rights (about 150 meters away); Theodor Körner (about 180 meters away); Berühmte Bewohner am Neumarkt / Famous Residents of the Neumarkt (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Alte Thomasschule / Old St. Thomas School (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leipzig.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026

2. Leipzig Disputation Marker

The view of the marker looking south.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026

3. Leipzig Disputation Marker

The view of the marker from across the street.

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