Floßplatz, Historical square in Südvorstadt, Leipzig, Germany
The square spans approximately 2 hectares, measuring 65 by 300 meters, bordered by Harkortstrasse, Dufourstrasse, and Paul-Gruner-Strasse.
From 1610 to 1865, Flossplatz operated as Leipzig's central timber storage and trading area, receiving wood through river transportation from Vogtland and Altenburg regions.
The square underwent transformation in 1865 when city garden director Otto Wittenberg planted plane trees that still stand today, creating a green space.
The eastern section of Flossplatz received renovations between 2019 and 2020, establishing traffic-calmed zones to enhance public usage of the space.
The square could store up to 21,000 cubic meters of timber and employed 100 wood stackers during its period as a wood trading center.
Location: Leipzig
Address: Floßplatz
GPS coordinates: 51.33020,12.37170
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:16
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