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Churches in Leipzig


Churches in Leipzig

Bach's grave in the floor of the altar in the Thomaskirche
Bach's grave in the floor of the altar in the Thomaskirche
  • St. Thomas Church and Bach Museum, . Churchtower is open weekends only. The church where Bach worked as a cantor from 1723 until his death in 1750. His remains are buried under a bronze epitaph near the altar. Church: Free; Church Tower: €2. �
  • Nikolaikirche, Nikolaikirchhof 3, . Leipzig's largest church. Starting point for the peaceful revolution on October 9, 1989, when 600 SED, who were sent to break up the protest joined the protesters. Every Monday at 5pm since 1982, the church holds peace prayers.
  • Russische Gedächtniskirche (Russian St. Alexej Memorial Church), Philipp-Rosenthal-Strasse 51a (Tram 16 to Deutsche Nationalbibliothek), . 10 - 13 and 14 - 16 (winter) or 17 (summer). One of the many traces of the Napoleonic wars in and around Leipzig: a memorial church to the honours of Russian soldiers who died during the Napoleonic wars. Admission free, donations welcome. �

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