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.
Church, mosque or temple · Germany · Saxony
St Thomas Church (Thomaskirche)
The church where Johann Sebastian Bach was cantor and where he is buried.
about 45 min
For storytellers
Why St Thomas Church (Thomaskirche) matters
St Thomas Church is the heart of Leipzig's musical story. Bach worked here as cantor for the last decades of his life, and he is buried inside. The church's choir, the Thomanerchor, is one of the oldest in the world and still sings regularly, so if you can catch a service or motet, do. The Bach Museum is nearby.
Talking points
- Bach worked here and is buried inside
- The boys' choir has a centuries-old tradition
- The Bach Museum is close by
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Food and drink
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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.