Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe

Mendelssohn-Haus

Leipzig

Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026

1. Mendelssohn-Haus Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Hier verbrachte Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy seine letzten Lebensjahre. Er starb am 4. November 1847 in der Beletage, der einzigen historisch-authentisch erhalten gebliebenen Wohnung des Komponisten. Europa beginnt hier.

[English Translation:]
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy spent the final years of his life here. He died on November 4, 1847, in the Beletage (principal floor), the composer’s only historically authentic surviving apartment. Europe begins here.

Erected by European Heritage Label.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is November 4, 1847.

Location. 51° 20.177′ N, 12° 22.994′ E. Marker is in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony). It is in Mitte. It is on Goldschmidtstraße just west of Nürnberger Str., on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Goldschmidtstraße 12, Leipzig SN 04103, 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

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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: Richard Lipinski (here, next to this marker); Mendelssohn-Haus / Mendelssohn House (here, next to this marker); Garten am Mendelssohn-Haus / The Garden at the Mendelssohn-House (within shouting distance of this marker); Henriette Goldschmidt (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Henriette Goldschmidt (about 120 meters away); Berko Jamschon (about 180 meters away); Lea Jamschon (about 180 meters away); Isaak Jamschon (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leipzig.

Also see . . . Felix Mendelssohn. Wikipedia

Jakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (3 February 1809 – 4 November 1847), simply known as Felix Mendelssohn, was a German composer, pianist, organist and conductor of the early Romantic era. Mendelssohn's compositions include symphonies, concertos, piano music, organ music and chamber music. His best-known works include the String Octet,
Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026

2. Mendelssohn-Haus Marker
the overture and incidental music for A Midsummer Night's Dream (which includes his "Wedding March"), the Italian and Scottish Symphonies, the oratorios St. Paul and Elijah, the Hebrides Overture, the mature Violin Concerto, and the melody used in the Christmas carol "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing". Mendelssohn's Songs Without Words are his most famous solo piano compositions.

(Submitted on July 19, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026

3. Mendelssohn-Haus Marker

The portrait and marker are located on the left side.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026

4. Mendelssohn-Haus Marker

The view of the marker from across the street.

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy painting image. Click for full size.

Public Domain via Wikipedia Commons - Artist Eduard Magnus - Berlin State Library, circa 1833

5. Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy painting

Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 19, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.