Battle of Lützen, Historic battle site in Germany
The Battle of Lützen was a significant conflict fought during the Napoleonic Wars.
It took place on May 2, 1813, and marked Napoleon's return to the battlefield after his retreat from Russia.
The battle is memorialized by a monument and is part of European military history studies.
Visitors can explore the battlefield which now features informative plaques and memorials.
The day after the battle, composer Ludwig van Beethoven declared he would write a symphony expressing the event's victory.
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Part of
German Campaign of 1813
GPS coordinates
51.21670,12.18330
Latest update
August 31, 2026 12:28
