Grimma: Sachsen - Markt
Tucked along the Mulde River, Grimma is a town whose character is shaped by the river’s course through its historic centre. The compact old town retains narrow streets and a market square centred on the Rathaus, recognised by its stepped gable and twin external stairways. On the Mulde stands St Augustine’s Princely School, founded in 1550 by Elector Maurice as one of Saxony’s three princely schools. This educational institution has long been part of Grimma’s identity, while the river valley and historic civic architecture give the town a distinctly older scale than nearby Leipzig.
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Grimma occupies both banks of the Mulde River in central Saxony. The town developed around a historic river crossing, and its compact centre retains the character of an old Saxon market town. On the eastern bank, the former Augustinian monastery is home to St. Augustin School, founded in 1550 as one of Saxony’s princely schools. Its buildings and church recall Grimma’s long-standing role in regional education. Riverside paths, bridges and streets around the market square link the centre to the Mulde’s green corridor. The town is also well placed for following the river through the Leipzig district. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Grimma and Saxony.
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