Monument to the Battle of the Nations
Völkerschlachtdenkmal
One of Europe's largest monuments, standing 91 meters tall and commemorating the 1813 Battle of Leipzig, which defeated Napoleon.
Completed in 1913, the Monument to the Battle of the Nations commemorates the 1813 battle in which allied forces defeated Napoleon at Leipzig. At 91 meters tall, its giant granite sculptures are imposing. Inside, the hall of honor contains four stone guardian figures representing "Virtues," each nearly 10 meters tall. The crypt has excellent acoustics and occasionally hosts choir performances. You can climb about 500 steps (some sections have elevators) to the observation deck at the top for a view over the city. Admission costs about 12 euros and includes the 1813 Forum war museum underground. From the city center, take tram line 15 for about 15 minutes.
Opening hours
Apr–Oct 10:00–18:00; Nov–Mar 10:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Russian Memorial Church
- Panometer Leipzig
- Grassi Museum
- Schumann House
- Mendelssohn House
- Karl-Liebknecht-Straße (Karli)
- Gewandhaus
- Augustusplatz