Moritzbastei, Cultural heritage fortress in Leipzig, Germany
The Bastion Maurice consists of multiple stone vaults and passageways integrated into Leipzig's former fortification system near Auguste Square.
The fortress construction started in 1549 under Maurice of Saxony's rule, serving as a defensive structure until its military function ended during the Seven Years' War.
The structure houses multiple concert halls, art exhibition spaces, and performance venues, making it a central location for Leipzig's artistic community.
Visitors can access the bastion through Universitätsstraße 90, with guided tours available that explore both upper and lower sections of the fortress.
Students removed 40,000 cubic meters of debris from the structure in the 1970s, transforming the medieval fortification into Europe's largest student club.
Location: Leipzig
Inception: 1549
Address: Universitätsstraße 9, 04109 Leipzig, Deutschland
GPS coordinates: 51.33720,12.37920
Latest update: July 2, 2025 10:05
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