The Leipzig Gewandhaus
With the Gewandhaus Orchestra Leipzig owns a world-class orchestra. Its venue is the Gewandhaus at the Augustusplatz - a concert hall built of glass and concrete with excellent acoustics. The most famous Gewandhaus conductor of the past is Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy. The annual Mendelssohn-Festival is dedicated to him.
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Accessibility
- Saxony Barrier-FreeNotes on accessibility / deviations from the pictograms:
- Lift: control panels 127-133 cm
- Toilet for wheelchair users (with EURO key): Door 82 cm wide; 150x150 cm in front of the restroom; 84 cm to the left and 92 cm to the right of the toilet; toilet height 51 cm.
- Guide dogs allowed.
- Induction loops available.
Parkingindicated disabled parking space available
Entrance to the facility / paths within the facilityDoor width min. 80 cm
Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp
LiftDoor width min. 90 cm
Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Floor area of lift min. 110x140 cm
Accessible toiletDoor width min. 80 cm
Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Movement area in front of toilet bowl min. 130x130 cm
Area left or right of the toilet bowl min. 80 cm
Hinged hand rails at the side of the toilet bowl provided
Additional aids / offersAids / offers for blind and visually impaired persons
Additional aids / offersAids / offers for deaf and hearing-impaired persons
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Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH
Bautzner Straße 45/4701099 DresdenOrganization
Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH