Stadtgeschichtliches Museum Leipzig

Old Exchange

The Old Exchange on Naschmarkt

1678

The foundation stone of the Börse is laid on the initiative of all merchants as a place to hold meetings and assemblies

1682

The vaults are let to the merchants

1687

Leipzig’s first official building is finished after the Thirty-years War. For the next 200 years, the hall of the Börse is a place for merchants from all over the world to meet.

1841

The Bank of Leipzig moves its business premises into the ground floor.

19. Jh.

A new exchange building is constructed, the exchange on Naschmarkt is called Alte Börse from now on.

1905-1909

The Alte Börse is converted into a building for hosting events.

1943

The interior of the Alte Börse is destroyed during World War II.

1955-62

The Alte Börse is rebuilt, the hall is fully redesigned and is used to stage events.

1992-95

The building is fully restored. The fasade’s colour scheme and the windows are in style of the 17th century.
 

Portal on the entrance with the emblem of Leipzig and pompous riveted plate helmet on the top, carried of two puttis
 

 

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