--- title: "St. Thomas Church" url: "https://web.destination.one/en/poi/st-thomas-church" description: "St. Thomas Church was built as a monastery church in 1212. It can therefore look back on more than 800 years of history. For 27 years, the church was the place of work of Johann Sebastian Bach, who was Thomaskantor in Leipzig from 1723 to 1750. During this time, he directed the St. Thomas Choir, which still enjoys international fame today. In addition, the majority of Bach's works were composed during this period.Thomaskirche is Bach's final resting place and is considered an important center of classical music - far beyond the borders of Germany.A special highlight are the weekly motets, always on Fridays at 6 p.m. (in the liturgical form of vespers, lasting approx. 1 hour) and Saturdays at 3 p.m. (usually with a performance of a cantata by Johann Sebastian Bach). The motets are usually performed by the Thomanerchor Leipzig; in their absence, guest ensembles or guest organists replace the choir. The admission program for the motet can be purchased 45 minutes before the start at the entrances to St. Thomas Church. Advance ticket sales are not possible." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2454364/2b46d20214c9fb0ba0a36c99adf0c97d8a5af0df5248c688334bf792a4dc2a7a/thomaskirche-leipzig-city-of-music-leipzig.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Homepage > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share St. Thomas Church ================= - Church St. Thomas Church is a place of worship, a place of music, home to the St. Thomas Boys Choir and the final resting place of Johann Sebastian Bach. St. Thomas Church was built as a monastery church in 1212. It can therefore look back on more than 800 years of history. For 27 years, the church was the place of work of Johann Sebastian Bach, who was Thomaskantor in Leipzig from 1723 to 1750. During this time, he directed the St. Thomas Choir, which still enjoys international fame today. In addition, the majority of Bach's works were composed during this period. Thomaskirche is Bach's final resting place and is considered an important center of classical music - far beyond the borders of Germany.A special highlight are the weekly motets, always on Fridays at 6 p.m. (in the liturgical form of vespers, lasting approx. 1 hour) and Saturdays at 3 p.m. (usually with a performance of a cantata by Johann Sebastian Bach). The motets are usually performed by the Thomanerchor Leipzig; in their absence, guest ensembles or guest organists replace the choir. The admission program for the motet can be purchased 45 minutes before the start at the entrances to St. Thomas Church. Advance ticket sales are not possible. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Opening hours may change at short notice due to rehearsals or filming. Read more Price info Öffentliche Kirchenführung p.P.: €3.00 Kirchenführung für Gruppen (pauschal): €50.00 Read more Eligibility - Suitable for any weather - for Groups - for Class - for individual guests Foreign Language German Other Furnishing/Equipment - Toilet Payment methods Entrance Free Accessibility **Saxony Barrier-Free** **Notes on accessibility / deviations from the pictograms:**- Access (door 86 cm). - Alternative entrance for wheelchair users at the Thomaskirchhof at Burgstraße. - WC only accessible via 13 steps below the church. - Induction loops available. - Next to the St. Thomas store with souvenirs, CDs etc. (barrier-free access) is a tactile model of St. Thomas Church, St. Thomas House and the southern St. Thomas Churchyard with Bach monument. Read more Directions & Parking facilities By public transport: The nearest stop is Leipzig, Thomaskirche (streetcar line 9 and bus lines 89, 412). Other stops in the immediate vicinity: Leipzig Markt, Goerdelerring. By car: Use the surrounding parking garages in the city center, such as Q-Park Marktgalerie and Tief-Parkhaus Zentralstraße. Read more Social Media Read more Contact person Mr. David Philippi Author Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbHGrimmaischen Steinweg 8 04103 Leipzig Organization Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH License (master data) Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Conference locationCC0 - Conference hotel CC0Bayerischer Bahnhof | - Historical Location - AccomodationsCC-BYGastro-Dantz GmbH | - Special Location - Place of interestCC-BYwww.pkfotografie.com, Philipp Kirschner | - Church CC-BYHoyer/punctum | - Church CC-BYSchmidt/punctum | - Church Contact Thomaskirchhof 19 04109 Leipzig - Zentrum