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Museum · Leipzig, Saxônia
Panometer Leipzig
Former gasholder from 1910 that displays giant 360-degree panoramas by the artist Yadegar Asisi, viewed from a tower in the center of the building.
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About Panometer Leipzig
The Panometer occupies a brick gasholder built in 1910 in the Connewitz district, in the south of Leipzig. It stored gas for the city until 1977 and is now a listed monument. The name combines the words panorama and gasometer.
Since 2003 the artist Yadegar Asisi has exhibited 360-degree panoramas there — giant images that cover the entire interior wall of the cylinder, about 30 metres high. Visitors climb a tower in the middle of the building and view the scene from several levels, with light and sound that simulate the passage of the day.
Each panorama stays on display for several years and is accompanied by an exhibition on the subject, with explanations about the research and the creative process. Themes have ranged from natural landscapes to historic cities.
The building is a little outside the central circuit, but the visit pairs well with the Völkerschlachtdenkmal, which is in the same southeastern area of the city.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1½ to 2 hours for the panorama and the exhibition.
Best time
Any time of year; a good option for rainy days. Weekends and holidays tend to be busier. Check in advance which panorama is on display.
How to get there
It's on Richard-Lehmann-Straße, in Connewitz, about 3 km south of the centre. Trams run from the centre; the trip takes about 15 minutes.
Tip
Go up to the highest platform of the tower and then return to the lower level: the scene changes considerably with height. Combine the visit with the Völkerschlachtdenkmal, in the same area of the city.
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Frequently asked questions about Panometer Leipzig
What is the Panometer?
An old gasometer converted into an exhibition space for 360-degree panoramas by the artist Yadegar Asisi, viewed from a tower in the center of the building.
Does the panorama change?
Yes. Each panorama is on display for several years. Check before you go which one is currently exhibited.
Can you combine it with the Völkerschlachtdenkmal?
Yes. Both are in the southeast of the city, a few kilometers apart, and you can visit both in the same morning or afternoon.
Is the Panometer open every day?
It usually opens every day, including holidays. Check before you go.