What to do · Leipzig
St Nicholas Church, Where the Peaceful Revolution Began
Information
- Price
- Free
- Duration
- 30 min
- Season
- All year
- Who it's for
- All ages
What it is
The oldest and largest church in the centre of Leipzig, with a white and green neoclassical interior whose columns open out like palm trees. In autumn 1989, the Monday prayers for peace in this church were the starting point of the demonstrations that filled Leipzig's ring and ended the GDR and the Wall. That is why it is called the cradle of the Peaceful Revolution.
How to see it
It is on Nikolaikirchhof, two minutes from the Market Square. Outside, a column identical to those inside commemorates 1989. On Saturdays at 14:00, the Runde Ecke museum runs a guided tour of the sites of the revolution that starts from here.
Tips
- Combine it with the Runde Ecke The Stasi museum is ten minutes' walk along the ring.
Frequently asked questions
Why is St Nicholas Church famous?
For the Monday prayers of 1989, from which came the demonstrations that ended the GDR.
Do you pay an entrance fee?
No.
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