St. Thomas Church and Johann Sebastian Bach in Leipzig

A must for all music lovers

St. Thomas and St. Nicholas are the main churches in the centre of Leipzig.

St. Thomas church is a centre of music as well. Here the famous Thomanerchor sings three times a week. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) served as director of the choir from 1723 to 1750.

In 1723, Bach was appointed Cantor of Thomasschule, adjacent to the Thomaskirche (St. Thomas's Lutheran Church) in Leipzig, as well as Director of Music in the principal churches in the town.

Have a wonderful time with Johann Sebastian Bach - the most famous son of Leipzig and hear more about his character and music. Follow us to the highlights of Bach and visit with us the Bach museum.

A sweet gift will wait for you at the end - the famous 'Bachtaler' - a delicious confectioner's masterpiece.

Duration ca. 3 hours

The Bach monument at St. Thomas church in Leipzig

St. Thomas church in Leipzig

St. Thomas church in Leipzig - interior view