Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Grassi-Museum für Musikinstrumente
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Grassi Museum of Musical Instruments
Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026
1. Grassi-Museum für Musikinstrumente / Grassi Museum of Musical Instruments Marker
Deutschlands größte Musikinstrumenten-Sammlung vermittelt einen Eindruck von den handwerklichen und künstlerischen Fähigkeiten der Instrumentenbauer seit dem 16. Jahrhundert. Weltweit einmalig sind die Tasteninstrumente des Erfinders des Klaviers, Bartolomeo Cristofori, darunter der älteste original erhaltene Hammerflügel aus dem Jahr 1726.
Routenführung außerhalb der Öffnungszeiten beachten!
If the museum is closed, please walk around the building!
Erected by Stadt Leipzig. (Marker Number 5.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1726.
Location. 51° 20.246′ N, 12° 23.297′ E. Marker is in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony). It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Johannisplatz
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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: Grassimuseum Leipzig / Grassi Museum Leipzig (within shouting distance of this marker); Alter Johannisfriedhof / Old St. John's Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Alter Johannisfriedhof / Old St. John's Cemetery (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Grassi-Museum für Musikinstrumente / Grassi Museum of Musical Instruments (about 90 meters away); Der Leipziger Rabensteinplatz / Leipzig’s Rabensteinplatz (about 120 meters away); Mori Ôgai (about 150 meters away); Musikbibliothek Peters / Peters Music Library
Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026
2. Grassi-Museum für Musikinstrumente / Grassi Museum of Musical Instruments Marker
More about this marker. There are two identical historical markers on the museum grounds. This one is located in the central gardens of the museum grounds.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026
3. Grassi-Museum für Musikinstrumente / Grassi Museum of Musical Instruments Marker
The marker is located along the right side of the inner courtyard wall.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
