Völkerschlachtdenkmal

Monument to the Battle of the Nations

At 91m tall, this is the biggest monument in Europe, commemorating the Battle of Leipzig in the Napoleonic Wars, in which the combined Prussian, Austrian, and Russian forces defeated Napoleon at a cost of 100,000 lives. The top platform can be visited (steep, narrow stairs). Every summer, the 'bath tub' race is held in the reflecting pool below. The monument itself was built for the first centennial of the battle and its design reflects the spirit of these times as well as numerous Masonic symbols given that the architect was a Freemason.

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Getting there

tram 15 or commuter trains to Völkerschlachtdenkmal

Hours

Apr–Oct: 10:00–18:00, November–March 10:00–16:00

Price

Adults €12, students & Leipzig Card holders €10, children under 6 free

Website

stadtgeschichtliches-museum-leipzig.de (opens in a new tab)