Leipzig · Saxony
The Battlefield of Leipzig
From 16 to 19 October 1813, the largest battle in Europe before the First World War was fought on the fields around Leipzig, where a coalition of Austrian, Prussian, Russian and Swedish forces broke Napoleon's power in Germany.
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Leipzig (Saxony, Germany), site of the “Battle of the Nations” (16–19 October 1813), where the Coalition decisively broke Napoleonic hegemony in Central Europe.
Redactionele duiding
Known in German as the Voelkerschlacht, or Battle of the Nations, the fighting around Leipzig involved more than half a million soldiers and ended in a decisive defeat for Napoleon, forcing the French army to retreat across the Rhine. A century later, on 18 October 1913, the city inaugurated the Voelkerschlachtdenkmal, a 91-metre monument designed by the architects Bruno Schmitz and Clemens Thieme, built to mark the battle's centenary. It remains one of the largest monuments in Europe and dominates the southeastern skyline of Leipzig.
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The Voelkerschlachtdenkmal offers both a dramatic monument in its own right and, from its viewing platform, a wide view over the terrain where the battle unfolded, making it a natural starting point for understanding the scale of the fighting.
Connected Landscapes, Terroirs & Living Heritage
Explore the historic gardens, remarkable villages, wine terroirs, and cultural itineraries intimately connected with this heritage landscape.
Gebäudekomplex Liebigstraße 25; 27; 27b
Gebäudekomplex Liebigstraße 25; 27; 27b is a château at Leipzig, Saxony, in Germany. The recorded building campaign dates from the 20th century. The register records it as “Kulturdenkmal”. Details are drawn from Wikidata.
Vierflügelbau Liebigstraße 21
Vierflügelbau Liebigstraße 21 is a château at Leipzig, Saxony, in Germany. The recorded building campaign dates from the 19th century. The register records it as “Kulturdenkmal”. Details are drawn from Wikidata.
Verwaltungsgebäude Paul-List-Straße 19
Verwaltungsgebäude Paul-List-Straße 19 is a château at Leipzig, Saxony, in Germany. The recorded building campaign dates from the 19th century. The register records it as “Kulturdenkmal”. Details are drawn from Wikidata.