Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe

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Schumann House

Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026

1. Schumann-Haus / Schumann House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In diesem 1838 erbauten klassizistischen Haus verlebten der Komponist Robert Schumann und die Pianistin Clara Schumann, geb. Wieck, von 1840 bis 1844 ihre ersten Ehejahre - eine Zeit großen Glücks und fruchtbarer musikalischer Zusammenarbeit. Hier entstand u. a. Robert Schumanns 1. Sinfonie, die sogenannte Frühlingssinfonie.

This house, built in 1838 in the neo-classical style, was where the composer Robert Schumann and the pianist Clara Schumann, née Wieck, spent their first years of married life together from 1840 to 1844 - a time of much happiness and fruitful musical collaboration. It was here that Robert Schumann wrote works including his first symphony known as the Spring Symphony.

Erected by Stadt Leipzig. (Marker Number 7.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.

Location. 51° 20.43′ N, 12° 23.459′ E. Marker is in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony). It is in Mitte. It is on Inselstraße just south of Kreuzstraße, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Inselstraße

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18, 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: Viktoria Witta Repper (within shouting distance of this marker); Sara Repper (within shouting distance of this marker); Hartwig Repper (within shouting distance of this marker); Margot Repper (within shouting distance of this marker); David Repper (within shouting distance of this marker); Paul Heinrich Isenstein (within shouting distance of this marker); Anton Philipp Reclam (within shouting distance of this marker); Der Leipziger Rabensteinplatz / Leipzig’s Rabensteinplatz (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leipzig.

Also see . . . Robert Schumann. Wikipedia

Robert Schumann (8 June 1810 – 29 July 1856) was a German composer, pianist, and music critic
Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026

2. Schumann-Haus / Schumann House Marker
The marker at the entrance to the house.
of the early Romantic era. He composed in all the main musical genres of the time, writing for solo piano, voice and piano, chamber groups, orchestra, choir and the opera. His works typify the spirit of the Romantic era in German music.

(Submitted on July 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026

3. Schumann-Haus / Schumann House Marker

The view of the house from across the street.

Robert and Clara Schumann image. Click for full size.

Public Domain via Wikipedia Commons, Artist Eduard Kaiser, circa 1847

4. Robert and Clara Schumann

Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.

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