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Museums #5 in Leipzig

Leipzig Panometer

4.5 · 8,590 reviews
Immersive and contemplative
Leipzig Panometer, Richard-Lehmann-Straße 114, 04275 Leipzig
Interesting facts
1

The venue is housed in a former gasometer built in 1909 which was decommissioned in 1977.

2

The panoramic images are created using a combination of digital photography, 3D modeling, and painting techniques.

3

The current exhibition theme changes approximately every two years.

4

The viewing platform allows visitors to see the artwork from different heights, effectively changing the perceived scale of the image.

5

The Panometer’s acoustic system creates a surround-sound environment synchronized with the visual display to heighten immersion.

6

Yadegar Asisi, the artist behind the Panometer, is a renowned architect and painter known for his monumental panoramas across Germany.

Overview

The Leipzig Panometer is a unique exhibition space housed within a repurposed former gasometer, featuring colossal 360-degree panoramic installations by artist Yadegar Asisi. The structure stands 32 meters high with a diameter of 57 meters, allowing for immersive visual experiences that often reach a height of 30 meters. Visitors view the panoramas from a central elevated platform that provides a multi-level perspective of the detailed printed canvases. The exhibitions are periodically rotated to showcase different global environments or historical settings. The venue also includes accompanying media rooms that provide historical or scientific context before entering the main rotunda. It is situated in the Connewitz district of Leipzig.

Photo spot

The highest viewing level provides the most expansive shot of the entire panoramic scene.

Insider tips

Walk around the entire central viewing platform to capture different angles and perspectives of the panorama.

Spend time in the introductory exhibition area before entering the main rotunda to understand the exhibition's narrative context.

Check the official website in advance to see which specific panorama is currently being displayed.

What to avoid

Do not rush through the introductory displays, as they contain critical information for understanding the main panorama.

Good to know

None.

Plan your visit
Typical visit
1.5-2 hours
Best time to visit
Weekday mornings to avoid larger crowds and enjoy the audio immersion in relative quiet.
Address
Leipzig Panometer, Richard-Lehmann-Straße 114, 04275 Leipzig
51.314, 12.387
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Details
Key exhibitsRotating 360-degree panoramic installations by Yadegar Asisi

Frequently asked

Plan for about 1.5-2 hours to see the highlights.

The best time to visit is Weekday mornings to avoid larger crowds and enjoy the audio immersion in relative quiet..

The highest viewing level provides the most expansive shot of the entire panoramic scene.

Close by you'll find Völkerschlachtdenkmal, Zoo Leipzig, Clara-Zetkin-Park.