Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Neues Rathaus
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New Town Hall
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
1. Neues Rathaus / New Town Hall Marker - Left Marker
An der Stelle dieses Rathauses der Stadt hat vorher 350 Jahre die Pleißenburg gestanden, das Schloss des Landesherrn. Sie war erbaut 1549–1569 unter Herzog Moritz und Kurfürst August. Ihr Baumeister war Hieronymus Lotter, der auch das Rathaus am Markte gebaut hat. Unter König Albert kaufte sie die Stadt und brach sie 1897 ab.
Am 9. September 1899, als Dr. Otto Georgi Oberbürgermeister war, wurde des Hauses Grundstein gelegt. Erbaut hat es in sechs Jahren nach eigenen Plänen Stadtbaurat Hugo Licht. Nach Vollendung wurde 1905 am 7. Oktober unter dem Oberbürgermeister Dr. Bruno Tröndlin in Gegenwart König Friedrich Augusts das Haus eingeweiht.
On the site of this City Hall stood for the previous 350 years the Pleißenburg, the castle of the territorial ruler. It was built between 1549 and 1569 under Duke Maurice and Elector Augustus. Its architect was Hieronymus Lotter, who also built the Old Town Hall on the Market Square. Under King Albert, the city purchased the castle and demolished it in 1897.
On September 9, 1899, during the tenure of Mayor Dr. Otto Georgi, the cornerstone of this building was laid. The building was designed by City Architect Hugo Licht according to his own plans and completed in six years. Upon completion, the building was inaugurated on October 7, 1905, under Mayor Dr. Bruno Tröndlin in the presence of King Frederick Augustus.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is September 9, 1899.
Location. 51° 20.153′ N, 12°
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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: Runde Tische / Round tables (within shouting distance of this marker); Leipzig Disputation (within shouting distance of this marker); Christian Friedrich Henrici (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Theodor Körner (about 150 meters away); Max Klinger (about 210 meters away); Erste Demonstration für Demokratische Grundrechte / First Demonstration for Basic Democratic Rights (about 210 meters away); Erste genehmigte Kundgebung des Neuen Forums / First approved rally of the New Forum (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Berühmte Bewohner am Neumarkt / Famous Residents of the Neumarkt (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leipzig.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
2. Neues Rathaus / New Town Hall Marker - Right Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
3. Neues Rathaus / New Town Hall Marker
The two markers flank the center doorway, with the first marker on the left and the second on the right.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
4. Neues Rathaus / New Town Hall Marker
The front of the building with the markers flanking the center doorway.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
5. Neues Rathaus / New Town Hall Marker
The New Town Hall as viewed from across Martin-Luther-Ring.
Karl Fickenscher (courtesy Trinity College Watkinson Library via JSTOR), circa 1907
6. Neues Rathaus
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 29, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 6. submitted on June 30, 2026.
