Thomasschule zu Leipzig, Secondary school in Leipzig, Germany.
Thomasschule zu Leipzig is a secondary school located in the city center with roots extending back centuries. The building stands directly beside St Thomas Church and today serves around 700 students in modern teaching spaces.
The school was founded in 1212 to serve disadvantaged students before passing to city control in 1539. In the 18th century, Johann Sebastian Bach worked there as cantor, transforming it into a place of musical importance.
The school takes its name from the Apostle Thomas and maintains a close connection to St Thomas Church, which stands beside it. Visitors can see this relationship reflected in how the school and church share the surrounding space and community focus.
The school building is publicly accessible from the outside, and the surrounding area around St Thomas Church is easy to explore on foot. For a look inside, visitors should check ahead as tours or visits are typically offered at scheduled times.
The school maintains an unusual connection to the St Thomas Choir, as all singers in this world-famous ensemble must attend the school. This bond between the institution and the choir has endured for centuries and makes the school a real center of Leipzig's music culture.
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