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Gewandhaus
A Brutalist Gem in Leipzig's City Center
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Opened on October 8, 1981, the Gewandhaus in Leipzig is a prominent concert hall located at Augustusplatz. Designed by Rudolf Skoda in the Brutalist style, it is recognized as a cultural heritage monument in Germany. It houses the prestigious Gewandhaus Orchestra.
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The original Gewandhaus from 1781 was located in the Old Town.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- January 17, 1976
- Architect
- Rudolf Skoda
- Architectural Style
- Brutalism
- Heritage Status
- Cultural Heritage Monument
- Opening Date
- October 8, 1981
- Website
- gewandhausorchester.de
Audio Guide
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Part of These Trails
Culture & Entertainment in LeipzigStop 8 of 10
Post-War LeipzigStop 3 of 13
Location
Nearby
Moritzbastei
118 m away
Universitätskirche St. Pauli
158 m away
Leibnizdenkmal
203 m away
Ring-Bebauung
203 m away
Kroch-Hochhaus
243 m away
Ägyptisches Museum
234 m away
Mendelssohn-Haus
266 m away
Städtisches Kaufhaus
260 m away
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