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Bombing of Leipzig in World War II
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During World War II, Leipzig was repeatedly attacked by British as well as American air raids. The most severe attack was launched by the Royal Air Force in the early hours of 4 December 1943 and clai
Leipzig in 1948
Leipzig in 1948
Leipzig in 1950
Leipzig in 1950
Café Zimmermann
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The Café Zimmermann, or Zimmermannsches Kaffeehaus, was the coffeehouse of Gottfried Zimmermann in Leipzig which formed the backdrop to the first performances of many of Bach's secular cantatas, e.g.
Bombing of Leipzig in World War II
…Johanniskirche, where the burial place of J.S. Bach was destroyed), the Alte Waage, St. Matthew’s Church (Matthäikirche), the Museum of Fine Art, the Café Zimmermann (a favourite place of Bach), and the Augusteum, the main building of the University. The roof truss of the Old Town Hall burned out; a concrete ceiling…
Café Zimmermann, detail of an engraving by Johann George Schreiber [de], c. 1720
Café Zimmermann, detail of an engraving by Johann George Schreiber [de], c. 1720