This university was established on December 2, 1409 by two brothers Frederick I, Elector of Saxony (1370-1428) and his younger brother William II, Margrave of Meissen (1371-1425). It’s the second oldest one in Germany.
The main campus is in downtown, or the downtown is built around the campus, since 1409. It’s small, so is the city. The few days I was there, I walked.
After WWII, it was under East German and they demolished the main building in 1968. This photo on wiki shown the building in 1917.
Its facade is glassy modern, adjacent to Gewandhaus, their concert hall, which I was lucky to attend a thrilling classical performance.
It was well known for its math, which brought me here for my research.
Paulinum is the new university church, embedded with the school. It was rebuilt on the site of the Paulinerkirche in 2007. The old church began in 1231, and was destroyed in 1968 by the East Germans.
A cute chain restaurant / bar / grill, that I’ll def return, for a drink.
Location: excellent @ the plaza that hosts University, Paulinum and concert hall Gewandhaus.
indoor and outdoor seatings
Service: good
Food: ok
I was there on a Tuesday, a little before 12 noon. The place was empty. My lunch meal comes with a salad and a burger with not too fresh looking onion on a chipped plate. The beer is great, so is the coffee. Boy can I eat!
The ambiance is relaxed and tranquil, very enjoyable.
Looking out at the university, there are many BMWs and Benzs come and go. These are their ordinary cars but I do wonder what are they doing at school plaza?
Unlike Bach House near by, Felix Mendelssohn the composer actually lived here from 1845 until his death in 1847. It holds a collection about his life and work.
It’s off the center of the city. There is a small garden, which’s nice.
Bach lived in Leipzig. His home was a 16th century building but was destroyed at the beginning of 20th century. The current location for a museum was a decision made in 1980s by the East German authority.
