Apel-stones, Historical monument group in Lindenau, Leipzig, Germany.
Description
Apel-stones are approximately 50 obelisk-shaped monuments scattered across different locations throughout Leipzig. Each stone marks a place or moment connected to the 1813 events.
History
Theodor Apel, a Leipzig writer, commissioned sculptor A. F. Aster to create these stones between 1861 and 1865. The collection documents military operations from the Napoleonic Wars that had shaped the city and surrounding lands.
Culture
The stones carry names and dates of those who fell, which visitors discover while walking through the area. They tell stories of people whose lives ended during the conflict.
Practical
The stones are spread across the city, making a walk necessary to see them all. It helps to wear comfortable shoes and allow plenty of time, since the route covers several kilometers.
Did you know?
Stone number 47 stands apart with special carvings on both sides. These extra details offer visitors deeper information about a specific moment from this period.
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