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St. Thomas Church, Leipzig

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St. Thomas Church, Leipzig

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St. Thomas Church, Leipzig

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    March 4, 2025

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    St. Thomas Church, known as the place where Johann Sebastian Bach worked and home to the Thomanerchor, dominates Leipzig's cityscape with its 68-meter-high tower and attracts visitors from all over the world. Founded in the 13th century, it was the scene of important historical events, has been redesigned several times and was most recently expanded by four bells between 2019 and 2021 through the restoration of its chimes.
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    In 1723 AD, Bach settled in the city of Leipzig for a quarter of a century. He made several short artistic trips to some German cities, during which he met …
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    October 15, 2023

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    Bach Monument Leipzig
    From 1723 to 1750, Bach was city music director and Thomaskantor in Leipzig
    Construction period, 20th century, 1908
    Art style, Art Nouveau, neo-baroque
    Client, City of Leipzig
    Artists, Otto Wilhelm Scharenberg (design base), Karl Laux (execution of base), Carl Seffner (still image)
    Text / Source: architektur-blicklicht.de, Sigismundstrasse 3, Leipzig
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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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