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The "Monument to the Batte of Nations" is a classic if you visit Leipzig, and it's best at blue hour. No perfect reflection due to algal formation on the water, but I think this has some charme as well (for the image).
For those interested in history:
The monument commemorates the defeat of Napoleon's French army at Leipzig in 1813, which is said to be the biggest battle in world history before the 20th century, with 600.000 soldiers from more than a dozen countries involved.
Fynn, Olga, Charlotte und Charly sind ganz begeistert von den ca. 10m großen Skulpturen in der Ruhmeshalle des Völkerschlachtdenkmals.
Fynn, Olga, Charlotte and Charly are very enthusiastic about the 10 meter tall sculptures in the Hall of Fame of the Monument to the Battle of the Nations.
Monument to the Battle of the Nations
The Monument to the Battle of the Nations is a monument in Leipzig, Germany, to the 1813 Battle of Leipzig, also known as the Battle of the Nations.
Das Völkerschlachtdenkmal in Leipzig wurde 1898 bis 1913 errichtet. Es erinnert an den entscheidenden 18. Oktober 1813 der Völkerschlacht bei Leipzig während der Befreiungskriege.
Hall of Fame - Strength of faith
A father who, in unbending strength of faith, maintains his godly composure in the face of unprecedented misfortune, grants refuge and support to his son who has sunk into his lap in prayer - a symbol of German piety.
I forgot I had these pictures, well, good for me I guess, that someone shows that I am not obsessive.
The front was closed due to works, so a side photo was enough. I wanted the classic mirror reflection on the water but... windy..
Leipzig’s most famous landmark is located close to Napoleon’s former command post in the centre of the battlefield of the Battle of the Nations in 1813. The monument (which was constructed from concrete and granite porphyry and inaugurated in 1913) is a towering 91 metres high.
Völkerschlachtdenkmal
Das berühmteste Wahrzeichen Leipzigs befindet sich in der Nähe von Napoleons ehemaligem Kommandoposten im Zentrum des Schlachtfeldes der Völkerschlacht von 1813. Das Denkmal (das aus Beton und Granitporphyr errichtet und 1913 eingeweiht wurde) ist 91 Meter hoch.
Monument to the Battle of the Nations
Exhibition in the middle: The end of terror. (1945)
Ausstellung-in der Mitte: Vom Ende des Schreckens
Das Völkerschlachtdenkmal in Leipzig wurde 1913 zum 100sten Jahrestag der Schlacht eingeweiht und zählt mit mit 91m Höhe zu den höchsten Denkmälern Europas. Die Spiegelung im "See der Tränen" ist leider durch sehr starken Wind nicht sonderlich klar.
The Monument to the Battle of the Nations in Leipzig was completed in 1913 for the 100th anniversary of the battle. The structure is 91m tall and one of the highest monuments in Europe. The reflections in the "Lake of Tears" is unfortunately not very clear, due to very strong winds.
Germany. City of Leipzig. Völkerschlachtsdenkmal. Monument to the Battle of the Nations (October 1813).
Canon 600D. Lens EF-S10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM. The panorama was stiched from 9 images.
If you are interested in an interactive panorama --> here it is Interaktives Völkerschlachtsdenkmal Panorama 360.
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found this one while digging through some pics taken this summer...
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Leipzig, Germany
The Monument to the Battle of the Nations (German: Völkerschlachtdenkmal, sometimes shortened to Völki[1]) 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 the city of Leipzig, it was completed in 1913 for the 100th anniversary of the battle at a cost of six million goldmarks.
The monument commemorates Napoleon's defeat at Leipzig, a crucial step towards the end of hostilities in the War of the Sixth Coalition. The coalition armies of Russia, Prussia, Austria and Sweden were led by Tsar Alexander I of Russia and Karl Philipp, Prince of Schwarzenberg. There were Germans fighting on both sides, as Napoleon's troops also included conscripted Germans from the left bank of the Rhine annexed by France, as well as troops from his German allies of the Confederation of the Rhine.
The structure is 91 metres (299 ft) tall. It contains over 500 steps to a viewing platform at the top, from which there are views across the city and environs. The structure makes extensive use of concrete, and the facings are of granite. It is widely regarded as one of the best examples of Wilhelmine architecture. The monument is said to stand on the spot of some of the bloodiest fighting, from where Napoleon ordered the retreat of his army.[2] It was also the scene of fighting in World War II, when Nazi forces in Leipzig made their last stand against U.S. troops.
Es ist zwar nicht auf den ersten Blick sichtbar, aber heute waren die Danbos auf dem Völkerschlachtdenkmal in Leipzig. Hier sehen wir sie beim Umrunden des Vorplatzes.
It's not visible at first sight, but the Danbos were on the Monument to the battle of the nations in Leipzig today. Here we can see them walking around the place in front of it.
Two elegant ladies and a dapper fellow posing in front of Völkerschlachtdenkmal, a landmark in the city of Leipzig. The ladies are dressed in fur-trimmed coats, the gent is wearing a double-breasted fur-trimmed coat, a bowler hat, and so-called spatterdashes or spats. Note the snake-skin shoes, worn by the lady on the left. The words "Weihnachten 1929" (Christmas 1929) are handwritten on reverse.
Country of origin: Germany
Das Leipziger Völkerschlachtdenkmal ruht auf Fundamentplatte und 65 Haupt- und Nebenpfeilern mit einer Höhe von 25 Metern. Diese sind mit Gurtbögen miteinander verbunden. Die Zwischenräume der Pfeiler wurden mangels Erde mit Müll verfüllt, der während der Sanierung des Denkmals wieder entfernt wurde. Die monumentalen Pfeiler sind für die Besucher in ein blaues Licht getaucht.
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The Monument to the Battle of the Nations, the tallest monument in Europe, was completed in 1913 for the 100th anniversary of the battle. The monument commemorates Napoleon's defeat at Leipzig. The structure is 91 metres (299 ft) tall. It contains over 500 steps to a viewing platform at the top, from which there are views across the city and environs. The structure makes extensive use of concrete, and the facings are of granite. It is widely regarded as one of the best examples of Wilhelmine architecture.
The project was commissioned to Bruno Schmitz, who chose to construct the monument over an artificial hill, and selected a pyramidal shape for a clear view of the surroundings.
The 12 metres (39 ft) main figure on the front of the memorial represents the archangel Michael, considered the "War god of Germans".
Eight large statues of fallen warriors adorn the monument.
During the Third Reich, Hitler frequently used the monument as a venue for his meetings in Leipzig.
During the period of Communist rule in East Germany from 1949 to 1989, the government of the GDR was unsure whether it should allow the monument to stand, since it was considered to represent the steadfast nationalism of the period of the German Empire. Eventually, it was decided that the monument be allowed to remain, since it represented a battle in which Russian and German soldiers had fought together against a common enemy.