Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Alter Johannisfriedhof
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Old St. John's Cemetery
Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026
1. Alter Johannisfriedhof / Old St. John's Cemetery Marker
Hier wurden viele bedeutende Leipziger begraben. Zu ihnen gehören die Thomaskantoren Johann Herrmann Schein, Johann Schelle, Johann Adam Hiller und Christian Theodor Weinlig, sowie Wagners Eltern und seine Schwester Rosalie. Der ursprünglich größere Friedhof barg zudem die Begräbnisstätte Johann Sebastian Bachs, dessen Gebeine 1949 in die Thomaskirche umgebettet wurden.
Routenführung außerhalb der Öffnungszeiten beachten!
If the museum is closed, please walk around the building!
Erected by Stadt Leipzig. (Marker Number 6.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1949.
Location. 51° 20.222′ N, 12° 23.354′ E. Marker is in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony). It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Johannisplatz and Stephanstraße on Johannisplatz. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Johannispl 5-11, 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 Western World. Historically, it finds itself in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Alter Johannisfriedhof / Old St. John's Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Grassi-Museum für Musikinstrumente / Grassi Museum of Musical Instruments (within shouting distance of this marker); Der Leipziger Rabensteinplatz / Leipzig’s Rabensteinplatz (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Grassimuseum Leipzig / Grassi Museum Leipzig (about 150 meters away); Mori Ôgai (about 150 meters away); a different marker also named Grassi-Museum für Musikinstrumente / Grassi Museum of Musical Instruments (about 180 meters away); Musikbibliothek Peters / Peters Music Library (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Dr. Max Abraham / Dr. Henri Hinrichsen (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leipzig.
More about this marker. There are two identical historical markers on the cemetery grounds. This one is located at the west entrance next to the museum building.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026
2. Alter Johannisfriedhof / Old St. John's Cemetery Marker
The marker is located between the cemetery and museum building.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026
3. Alter Johannisfriedhof / Old St. John's Cemetery Marker
The view of the cemetery near the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
