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Monument to the Battle of the Nations

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in short

On the battlefield of the Battle of the Nations, not far from the place where Napoleon issued his orders, stands Leipzig's well-known landmark.
Völkerschlachtdenkmal
© Stadtgeschichtliches Museum Leipzig
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Monument to the Battle of the Nations

in detail

This monument, designed by Bruno Schmitz, is 91 metres high, made of concrete and granite porphyry and was unveiled in 1913. The platform offers an amazing view over Leipzig and the surrounding areas.

The monument has several impressive features: the crypt, decorated with knights; the colossal figures almost 10 metres high; and the 68-metre dome. The mighty foundation pillars of this giant monument convey the sense of an architectural and technical masterpiece. Due to the special acoustics in the impressive dome hall concerts are a highlight of a visit to the monument.
Völkerschlachtdenkmal
Admission
6 / 4 EUR
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architecture, history, european cultural history, masterpiece, technic, napoleon, battle of the nations

Visitor entrance

Monument to the Battle of the Nations
Straße des 18. Oktober 100
04299 Leipzig
Germany
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Opening Times

Sun
10:00 - 16:00
Mon
10:00 - 16:00
Tue
10:00 - 16:00
Wed
10:00 - 16:00
Thu
10:00 - 16:00
Fri
10:00 - 16:00
Sat
10:00 - 16:00
April – Oktober :
täglich 10 – 18 Uhr;
November – März :
täglich 10 – 16 Uhr /
April-October:
Daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.;
November – March:
Daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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