Church, mosque or temple
St Thomas Church (Thomaskirche)
Leipzig, Germany
The church where Johann Sebastian Bach was cantor and where he is buried.
Monument · Germany · Saxony
Monument to the Battle of the Nations
A colossal monument to the 1813 Battle of Leipzig, with a crypt and a viewing platform.
Paid entry about 75 min
For storytellers
Why Monument to the Battle of the Nations matters
This colossal stone monument is hard to miss. It commemorates the Battle of Leipzig in 1813, one of the largest battles of the Napoleonic wars, and stands over ninety metres tall. Walk through the crypt, with its giant sculpted figures, and climb up for a view over the city. It is imposing and a bit eerie.
Talking points
- It commemorates a Napoleonic battle fought here in 1813
- A crypt and viewing platform are open to visitors
- It is one of the largest monuments in Europe
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