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

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Hier wurden viele bedeutende Leipziger begraben. Zu ihnen gehören die Thomaskantoren Johann H. Schein, Johann Schelle, Johann A. Hiller und Christian T. 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!

Here, many of Leipzig's prominent citizens have been laid to rest. Among them are the Cantors of St. Thomas's Johann H. Schein, Johann Schelle, Johann A. Hiller and Christian T. Weinlig, also Wagner's parents and his sister, Rosalie. In the original cemetery, which was larger than it is today, lay the burial place of Johann Sebastian Bach, whose remains were reburied to St. Thomas's church in 1949.

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° 20.261′ N, 12° 23.38′ E. Marker is in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony). It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Johannisplatz and Rabensteinpl, on the left when traveling west 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 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: Der Leipziger Rabensteinplatz / Leipzig’s Rabensteinplatz (within shouting 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 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Grassimuseum Leipzig / Grassi Museum Leipzig (about 180 meters away); a different marker also named Grassi-Museum für Musikinstrumente / Grassi Museum of Musical Instruments (about 210 meters

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away); Mori Ôgai (about 240 meters away); Paul Heinrich Isenstein (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Musikbibliothek Peters / Peters Music Library (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 north entrance.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026

2. Alter Johannisfriedhof / Old St. John's Cemetery Marker

The north entrance to the cemetery.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026

3. Alter Johannisfriedhof / Old St. John's Cemetery Marker

The view of the cemetery looking towards the south.

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 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.

Alter Johannisfriedhof⎯⎯⎯Old St. John's Cemetery

Alter Johannisfriedhof
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Old St. John's Cemetery