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"Das Völkerschlachtdenkmal in Leipzig wurde in Erinnerung an die Völkerschlacht bei Leipzig nach Entwürfen des Berliner Architekten Bruno Schmitz (1858–1916) errichtet und 1913 eingeweiht. Die plastischen Arbeiten wurden durch die Bildhauer Christian Behrens (1852–1905) und Franz Metzner (1870–1919) gestaltet.

Mit 91 Metern Höhe zählt es zu den größten Denkmälern Europas und ist eines der bekanntesten Wahrzeichen Leipzigs. Es bildet eine weithin sichtbare Landmarke mit markanter Silhouette. Heute ist es eine Stiftung des öffentlichen Rechts der Stadt Leipzig." Wikipedia

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"The Monument to the Battle of the Nations (German: Völkerschlachtdenkmal) is a monument in Leipzig, Germany to the 1813 Battle of Leipzig, also known as the Battle of the Nations. Paid for mostly by donations and by the city of Leipzig, it was completed in 1913 for the 100th anniversary of the battle, at a cost of 6,000,000 Goldmark.

The monument commemorates Napoleon's defeat at Leipzig, a crucial step towards the end of hostilities in the War of the Sixth Coalition, which was seen as a victory for the German people, although Germany as we know it did not exist at that time.

The structure is 91 metres tall. It contains over 500 steps to a viewing platform at the top, from which there are spectacular views across the city and environs. The structure makes extensive use of concrete, although the facings are of granite. The monument is widely regarded as one of the best examples of Wilhelmine architecture." Wikipedia

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