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. It was completed in 1913 for the 100th anniversary of the battle.
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.
The structure is 91 metres (299 ft) 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. It is said to stand on the spot
of some of the bloodiest fighting, from where Napoleon ordered the retreat of
his army.
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