Leibnizschule

Leibnizschule is a gymnasium in Offenbach am Main with three wings enclosing an open schoolyard. The building at Zietenring 9 features a red brick and white stucco facade arranged across multiple stories.

The school was founded in 1884 as an Oberrealschule without Latin instruction but gained gymnasium status in 1900 through an imperial decree. The current building was designed by architect Felix Genzmer and completed between 1903 and 1905.

The building displays simplified Gothic architectural forms that reflect German school design from the late 1800s. This style was typical for public educational buildings of that era and still shapes how the place looks today.

The school building is a cultural heritage monument that can be viewed from outside, with the open courtyard offering some views into its architecture. The best time to visit is outside school hours when there is less activity and you can observe the building more freely.

Architect Felix Genzmer worked closely with urban planner Friedrich Grün when designing the building, resulting in a thoughtful connection between school function and urban design. This collaboration remains visible in how carefully the structure relates to its location and the harmony of its facade details.