--- title: "Museum complex with Groitzsch tower" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/poi/museum-complex-with-groitzsch-tower" description: "The town museum includes: Town tower It is the remains of the Romanesque St. Aegidius Church (former town church, 1190). It was completely destroyed except for the tower by a fire in 1513. The 23-metre-high tower was not repaired until 1714, after which it continued to serve as an armory, Seigerturm (clock tower), prison and guard's quarters. From 1993 to 1995, it was completely renovated and has since housed a local history exhibition at the Groitzsch Town Museum. You can climb the 60 steps up the tower and enjoy the view over the town and the Elster floodplain.Alte WacheThe building houses a remarkable exhibition on the town's shoe history; it is not called Schustergreetzsch for nothing (there used to be over 600 shoemakers and master shoemakers and over ten shoe factories in the town!).Main building (Albin-Jahn-Gasse 2)Changing exhibitions as well as the history of Wiprecht II von Groitzsch and the Wiprechtsburg castle grounds, the history of the town and all 29 districts, the history of associations and schools are the content of the museum's presentation of the history of our town." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/924420/0977c1b7520770f6779aa709cf2812d4d21b24aa8b186b1be6b9186920af1a36/groitzsch-museum-complex-exhibit-in-the-museum-room.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Museum complex with Groitzsch tower =================================== - Museum/art collection - Culture and event venue Groitzsch museum complex - exhibit in the museum room Museum complex Groitzsch - Exhibition Stones Groitzsch museum complex Museum complex Groitzsch - Fire brigade exhibition Museum complex Groitzsch - Exhibition rooms Museum complex Groitzsch - Street signs Museum complex Groitzsch - Tiled stove Visitors can look forward to a local history exhibition as well as special exhibitions, guided tours and events. The town museum includes: **Town tower** It is the remains of the Romanesque St. Aegidius Church (former town church, 1190). It was completely destroyed except for the tower by a fire in 1513. The 23-metre-high tower was not repaired until 1714, after which it continued to serve as an armory, Seigerturm (clock tower), prison and guard's quarters. From 1993 to 1995, it was completely renovated and has since housed a local history exhibition at the Groitzsch Town Museum. You can climb the 60 steps up the tower and enjoy the view over the town and the Elster floodplain. **Alte Wache** The building houses a remarkable exhibition on the town's shoe history; it is not called Schustergreetzsch for nothing (there used to be over 600 shoemakers and master shoemakers and over ten shoe factories in the town!). **Main building (Albin-Jahn-Gasse 2)** Changing exhibitions as well as the history of Wiprecht II von Groitzsch and the Wiprechtsburg castle grounds, the history of the town and all 29 districts, the history of associations and schools are the content of the museum's presentation of the history of our town. Read more Good to know ------------ Directions & Parking facilities By car: Follow the B2 to Pegau. Take Graf-Wiprecht-Straße to Turmpl. in Groitzsch. By public transport: By public transport: Take the RB13 or RE 12 to the Pegau stop, then take bus 271 to Groitzsch (b. Pegau), Markt. Read more Organization Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH License (master data) Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Cultural centre - Castle - Museum/art collection - Tours 10.70 km - Hiking Contact Albin-Jahn-Gasse 2 04539 Groitzsch