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On the trail of history in Leipzig

Tour of the Peaceful Revolution

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Monday demonstration on 9 October 1989 © Martin Naumann

The tour includes the most important places of the events of the Peaceful Revolution: St. Nicholas Church, where the prayers for peace were held, the Monday demonstrations on Augustusplatz and the Ring, the "Round Corner", the former district administration of the State Security and today a museum, etc.

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Leipzig Erleben GmbH

Leipzig Erleben's daily city tours can be combined with a bus tour through Leipzig, which gives you a great overview of Leipzig's highlights in a short time.

Memorial Museum in the "Round Corner" (Stasi Museum)

The plaque with the inscription, "The Stasi Headquarters for Leipzig was located here from 1950 to 1989. Citizens occupied the building during the Monday Demonstration on 4 December 1989." peaceful revolution, history of Leipzig
© Sebastian Willnow

For 40 years, the building was the seat of the Leipzig District Administration for State Security. Today it houses the Memorial Museum in the "Round Corner".

Here you can learn about the function, working methods and history of the Ministry for State Security in the former offices of the Stasi officers.

Group tours of the museum can be arranged on request.

 

Museum

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Memorial Museum in the "Runde Ecke"

The memorial was formerly the seat of the State Security (Stasi). Experience the prevailing working atmosphere in the district administration at that time.

St. Nicholas Church Leipzig

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Peaceful Revolution © Dirk Brzoska

St. Nicholas Church is a landmark of German reunification. Peace prayers still take place every Monday today.

On the St. Nicholas churchyard next to the church there is a replica of a Dautheian column, which is intended as a peace column to commemorate the Monday demonstrations and the peacefulness of the revolution.

Church

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St. Nicholas Church

St. Nicholas Church is the oldest and largest church in Leipzig. Together with St. Thomas Church, it is one of the two best-known churches in the city. In autumn 1989, the St. Nicholas Church was the central starting point of the Peaceful Revolution in th

Forum of Contemporary History

Experience the history of the GDR and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the time. It is told through numerous video and audio stations as well as interactive media.

For larger groups (from 15 persons) it is best to book a guided tour tailored to your needs in advance with the Visitor Service.

 

 

Museum

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Leipzig Forum of Contemporary History

Get a glimpse into the history of the GDR in the permanent exhibition of the Zeitgeschichtliches Forum.
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