Leipzig Alte Handelsbörse Was The Old Trading Exchange for the City's Merchants: Just behind the Leipzig Altes Rathaus (Old City Hall) at Naschmarkt 4 is one of my favourite Leipzig buildings, the Leipzig Alte Handelsbörse or Old Stock Exchange. By comparison to other Leipzig buildings, the Alte Handelsbörse is small in proportion and its symmetrical front portal with the twin staircase gives it a rather 'cute' look. Designed by Johann Georg Starcke and completed in 1687, the Alte … [Read more...]
