Gohliser Schlösschen (Gohlis Palace), Leipzig

Gohlis Palace (Gohliser Schlösschen) is a stunning Rococo building in the Leipzig borough of Gohlis. Built in 1756 by the Leipzig merchant and council architect Johann Caspar Richter, this palace stands as a representative bourgeois country house and a sterling example of Saxon Baroque architecture. Its unique and excellently preserved late Baroque style makes it one of Leipzig’s cultural jewels and notable city sights.

The palace is nestled near Leipzig's city center, in an idyllic setting known as Musenhof am Rosental. Surrounded by a well-tended garden with a fountain and statues, Gohlis Palace is home to the only surviving garden of Leipzig's once-renowned bourgeois Baroque garden culture. This tranquil oasis offers visitors a space to relax, connect, and enjoy the historical ambiance.

Gohlis Palace has served as a center for art and culture since the late 18th century, hosting intellectual and cultural events, including theater, opera, and cinema. It has a storied past as a former location for the Leipzig Bach Archive and remains a significant part of Leipzig’s social and cultural life. Inside, the palace features exquisite interior design and remarkable paintings by the Leipzig painter and sculptor Friedrich Oeser, particularly in the ballroom.

Owned by the city of Leipzig since 1906, Gohlis Palace has undergone several renovations, including a complete restoration in 1998. Today, it is a prestigious venue for a variety of events such as concerts, theater presentations, exhibitions, weddings, and private receptions. Gohlis Palace stands as the last preserved example of the upper-middle-class estates in Leipzig from the 18th and 19th centuries, making it a significant link to the city’s rich historical and cultural heritage.