ANTIQUITY IN LEIPZIG – The legacy of the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans in Leipzig's architecture

As far as we know, the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans were not in Leipzig. At least, they left no buildings here. Nevertheless, their architecture can still be seen in Leipzig. The new special exhibition at the Leipzig Cultural Foundation invites visitors to do just that. It is the first in a series of five exhibitions that will present the stylistic history of European architecture up to the Niemeyer Sphere, using Leipzig examples.

The architectural styles of European architecture from antiquity to the present day are usually only accessible through images or extensive travel. In Leipzig, however, this is possible within a single city. For in addition to characteristic buildings dating back to the Middle Ages, the "German Capital of Historicism" boasts numerous structures that allow readers to study the architectural language of the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. This book encourages conscious observation and, with its many well-known and lesser-known architectural examples, invites readers to explore the city itself, tracing the history of styles, or to discover and decipher these architectural styles while relaxing on the sofa and admiring the numerous photographs.