Universitätsstraße 9.
Leipzig, Germany

In the heart of Leipzig, nestled behind the Gewandhaus Concert Hall and City skyscraper, you find the Moritzbastei, the only remaining part of the ancient city fortifications. The Moritzbastei was commissioned by Elector Moritz of Saxony in the 16th century and later named after him. It has survived 400 was tumultuous years and it was used in many different ways, only to end as part of the rubble of the Second World. 
In 1974, students began to work on the Moritzbastei, freeing it of the debris it was filled with and turning it into a students' club, which opened in 1982. 
For almost 10 years the club had been a students' club, but in 1989, after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Moritzbastei opened its doors to all visitors interested in culture. 
Since 1993 the "MB", as locals lovingly call the building, has been run by the "Moritzbastei Foundation as a non-profit organization without external financial support. 
Annually around 300.000 guests visit the impressive vaults to attend one of the 600 events which take place here. The MB has something for everyone, from rock and jazz concerts through play readings and performances to exhibitions and discussions. And those people who are simply looking for a cozy place to enjoy a glass of wine or a snack will be charmed by the atmosphere in the Barbican café or one of the comfortable bars.