Mendelssohn's Former Residence

Mendelssohn's Former Residence

Mendelssohn's Former Residence is situated in the city center of Leipzig, Germany, inside a neoclassical building at Goldschmidtstraße 12. It is the only surviving residence of the composer, musician, cultural organizer, and conductor of the Gewandhaus, Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (1809–1848).

The Mendelssohn family moved into this house in 1845. The building is an example of late neoclassical architecture and has been meticulously restored to its current appearance. This was Mendelssohn’s last private residence and, to date, the only one open to the public. As the world’s first and only personal museum dedicated to him, it showcases his life and legacy. The museum displays furniture and items that belonged to Mendelssohn, as well as written materials about him and his works. He played a pivotal role in advancing European musical culture in the first half of the 19th century, and his most famous composition is the "Wedding March" from *A Midsummer Night’s Dream*.

Mendelssohn House

Why Go: The Only Surviving Mendelssohn Residence

Continent: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region: Germany[Germany]

Province/State: Free State of Saxony [Free State of Saxony]

City: Leipzig [Leipzig]