Experts' Choice Award Thomaskirche
What the experts agree on
St. Thomas Church is Leipzig's Bach landmark—he served as cantor from 1723 until his 1750 death and is buried here. The historic Thomanerchor boys' choir still performs, carrying on his legacy today.
“Bach wrote most of his cantatas for the church's famous boys' choir, the Thomanerchor... the church continues as the choir's home as well as a center of Bach tradition.”
– Fodor's
Frommer's "Leipzig's most famous resident, Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), was cantor here from 1723 until his death." Full review
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When not touring, the city's Thomanerchor (St. Thomas Boy's Choir) presents concerts every Sunday morning and Friday evening.
Lonely Planet "Johann Sebastian Bach worked in the Thomaskirche as a cantor from 1723 until his death in 1750." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This 13C church took on its current three-nave form in the late 15C. It is famous for Johann Sebastian Bach, who was "cantor" here and who rests in the church." Full review
Afar Magazine "This 12 century Lutheran church was the work place of Johann Sebastian Bach, as a choir director, and today it's his burial place." Full review
Rough Guide
