Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Mendelssohn-Haus
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Mendelssohn House
Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026
1. Mendelssohn-Haus / Mendelssohn House Marker
Das Mendelssohn-Haus ist das weltweit einzig erhaltene Wohngebäude von Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, zugleich sein Sterbehaus. Hier entstand u. a. sein Oratorium „Elias“. Als Gewandhauskapellmeister reformierte er das Konzertwesen. Mit seiner Arbeit förderte der Komponist maßgeblich Leipzigs Aufstieg zur europäischen Musikmetropole im 19. Jahrhundert.
Erected by Stadt Leipzig. (Marker Number 2.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 51° 20.178′ N, 12° 22.992′ 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:
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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: Richard Lipinski (here, next to this marker); Mendelssohn-Haus (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.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026
2. Mendelssohn-Haus / Mendelssohn House Marker
The marker is located on the right side of the driveway.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026
3. Mendelssohn-Haus / Mendelssohn House Marker
The view of the marker from across the street.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 19, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 3. submitted on July 20, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
