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Monument to the Battle of the Nations
The guide was updated:If you have a passion for history, a visit to the Völkerschlachtdenkmal is a must. The impressive monument, and Germany’s largest one, was erected in 1913, as a memorial to the 500,000 people who fought and the 120,000 people who lost their lives in the Battle of the Nations exactly 100 years earlier in 1813.
Useful Information
- Address: Prager Straße, Leipzig
- Opening hours: Apr-Oct 10am-6pm. Nov-Mar 10am-4pm.
- Website: www.voelkerschlachtdenkmal.de
- Email: kontakt@voelkerschlachtdenkmal.de
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