Monument to the Battle of the Nations
Leipzig
Copyright: Dziajda/Shutterstock.comMonument to the Battle of the Nations
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.
Do & See
Today, Leipzig is a lively, open and multi-faceted city with an abundance of attractions on offer. Having been a trade centre for centuries, the shopping opportunities are fantastic, while the opera house, museums and art institutions provide activities galore for those with a cultural taste.