St. Thomas Church

This is a church where I have to go again. So lucky to be there in a time with an Organ rehearsal for the upcoming concert that unfortunately not have time to attend to. Once inside I completely understand why it was chosen for Bach tomb. To honor Johann Sebastian Bach this is the church to be. It feels like Bach outside and in.

Saint Thomas Church (Thomaskirche) Leipzig A beautiful and historic church, famous for its connection to Johann Sebastian Bach. The architecture is stunning, and the atmosphere inside is peaceful and inspiring. The music concerts and organ performances make the visit even more special. A must-see cultural landmark in Leipzig for anyone who loves history, architecture, or classical music.

Very beautiful church with amazing atmosphere. The entrance is on the side next to the bach statue and the is a little bach giftshop there too. There is no entrance fee and you can just walk in. As soon at you walk in you can instantly see the vaulted ceilings with what looks the be a sun in the center of the church. We waited untill afternoon prayer started listening to the first few prayers and it was amazing to witness. Definitely would recommend if you are making a day trip to the area.

Seeing Bach's church was the reason we came to Germany and it didn't disappoint, at least according to my Bachophile son. It was easy to buy tickets at the door and you could easily see the whole thing in 30 minutes. But very contemplative and it's fun to imagine history's greatest composer walking those same steps. I'd recommend bringing some headsets and Bach albums (although the museum next door had ample samples) as it was silent when we were there. There's a few interesting artifacts from Bach.

Beautiful church with excellent comprehensive guide in English. Don't miss the Bach artefacts in the small room on the right of the main entrance. Interesting stained glass and contemporary Bach organ. For those following Martin Luther, there's a window of him with Frederick the Wise and Melanchthon.

Bach's church where he worked and lived, and is buried. This is a must-see If you are in Leipzig. The interior is beautiful with stained glass and various carvings and ornamentation. The church and connected buildings are very large. I saw a couple school groups here.

Beautiful church with stained glass windows. We had the pleasure of attending a musical showcase with the Thomanerchor Leipzig. This was such an amazing experience. When visiting remember to also look up at the domed roof and admire the small intricate designs.

Nice church. The tie to Bach was interesting. His bones were buried there after St. John’s church was destroyed in the war in 1949

Truly an amazing experience to step into this magnificent church. The architecture is beautiful, the peacefulness overwhelming and to be so lucky to be there when someone steps up to the organ and starts practicing or hear the Boys choir practice be there for a service is truly a treat to never forget. And see the flowers resting on Bach's grave- it's a moment. Tips: Get there early if seeing the boys choi and if you want to be able to see them you will have to sit downstairs towards the inside. If you are in back rows (out of luck) Up top left side (facing choir) you will see organ player and the amazing ceiling and be near the stain glass windows.

Gayle and I spent a nice afternoon and evening in Leipzig before travelling to Prague the next day. We toured around the Church, marveled at the stained glass, and learned a bit about pre- and post GDR and Nazi history and of course the musical pedigree of this distinct historical and architectural landmark. We returned later to attend evening prayers (for a modest entry fee). The highlight was hearing the St. Thomas Boy's Choir, of which Bach was once choirmaster. They were up in the balcony sounding like angels, while we sat down below listening to them and the pastor in German. I found it to be a moving spiritual experience that transcended language.

What an amazing historical and architectural site! From Bach's tomb to the unification of Germany this is a must see historical site. Beautiful architecture which is hard to find post WWII. The acoustics in the building are fantastic as they play the organ. For only a euro admission this is great. There is a great small music museum with many old texts and instruments. You can really feel the significance of this building while exploring, I'm not too much of a spiritual person but this place sure made me feel something. Beautiful place to visit and absolutely essential to any music lover.

I concur with the other reviewers. If you visit Leipzig, you should visit this church. If you're thinking, should I visit Leipzig so I can visit this church, then no, I don't think you should make the trip. Perhaps as a musician, you might like to go to pay your respects to Bach but as a landmark, this style of architecture is just not my taste. I like a bit more flash and both the exterior and interior of the church are rather simple and restrained and not worth visiting for the visual splendor of the facade or decor alone.

This is a must see for anybody who is into old churches or the history of music. JS Bach was choir master here from 1723 until his death in 1750, though he wouldn't recognise the interior because it was completely remodelled in the 1880s. Nevertheless his grave takes pride of place in what is a magnificent and well maintained building.

If you visit Leipzig you should visit this famous church