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Russische Gedächtniskirche

Russian St. Alexej Memorial Church

One of the many traces of the Napoleonic wars in and around Leipzig: a memorial church to the honours of Russian soldiers who died during the Napoleonic wars.

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Address: Philipp-Rosenthal-Straße 51a
Getting there: Tram 16 to Deutsche Nationalbibliothek
Hours: Daily 10:00-16:00
Price: Admission free, donations welcome
Website: russische-kirche-l.de (opens in a new tab)

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