St. Thomas Church, Leipzig
A Lutheran church in the centre of Leipzig, built in the 15th century. Johann Sebastian Bach was cantor here from 1723 until his death in 1750 and is buried in the chancel, and the St. Thomas Boys Choir has sung here since 1212.
- Where
- Leipzig, Saxony, Germany
- Grade
- Well known
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 1 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 51.3393, 12.3726
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Monument to the Battle of the Nations 4.1 km
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Questions
Where is St. Thomas Church, Leipzig?
St. Thomas Church, Leipzig is in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Monument to the Battle of the Nations (4.1 km), Naumburg Cathedral (45 km), Wörlitz Palace (56 km).
How do I get the St. Thomas Church, Leipzig stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at St. Thomas Church, Leipzig and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Saxony volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to St. Thomas Church, Leipzig before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Saxony volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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