Church, mosque or temple
St Thomas Church (Thomaskirche)
Leipzig, Germany
The church where Johann Sebastian Bach was cantor and where he is buried.
City · Germany · Saxony
Leipzig
A music and book city in Saxony, tied to Bach, to the 1989 peaceful revolution and to a vibrant creative scene.
about 5 h
For storytellers
Why Leipzig matters
Leipzig is a city of notes and pages. Johann Sebastian Bach worked here for decades, a major book fair has long been held here, and in 1989 ordinary people in these streets helped bring about the peaceful end of East Germany. Today it is a young, lively and affordable university city with elegant arcades, great coffee and a thriving arts scene. If Berlin is too big for you, try Leipzig.
Talking points
- Bach spent most of his working life in this city
- Its covered shopping arcades are a local feature
- The peaceful demonstrations of 1989 started in its churches
- A large monument commemorates the Battle of the Nations
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What to see in Leipzig
Monument
Monument to the Battle of the Nations
Leipzig, Germany
A colossal monument to the 1813 Battle of Leipzig, with a crypt and a viewing platform.
Food and drink
Mädlerpassage and Auerbachs Keller
Leipzig, Germany
A grand shopping arcade leading to a famous cellar restaurant linked to Goethe's Faust.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.