Photo tour in Wetzlar: Leica & Leitzpark

The building complex was created specifically for architectural photography. Inside and outside, there are countless ways to create a special picture. Inside, you create a fascinating play of light and shadow, while the façade with its glass and stone surfaces creates wonderful reflections. The outdoor areas are an ideal foreground.
In the world of experience, you will discover the history of Leitz Wetzlar through many exhibits. Technical innovations that are still used in many cameras today were created here — including the first 35mm camera, the first lens with aspherical lenses and one of the first cameras with smartphone-oriented operation.
It's all about the image in the Leica Gallery, where you can marvel at some of the most important photographs. Many of the most famous photographers used a Leica as a tool and documented current events. Leica cameras are still very popular with artists today. The most famous Leica photographers include Henri-Cartier-Bresson, Steve McCurry, Jeanloup Sieff and Lenny Kravitz.
The variety of topics gives you the opportunity to compare your images with those of great photographers and get inspired for future projects. Perhaps the tour also makes you think about how much equipment a photographer really needs to achieve his photographic goals.