Monument to the Battle of the Nations

The Monument to the Battle of the Nations is a tower rising 91 meters in Probstheida, Leipzig, Germany, built from concrete and granite porphyry. The exterior displays four large stone figures and several relief scenes distributed across the structure.

The tower was built between 1898 and 1913 to commemorate the battle of 1813, when Napoleon was defeated by a coalition of Prussia, Russia, Austria and Sweden. The dedication took place on the 100th anniversary of the fight.

The name recalls the clash of armies from different nations that fought here. Inside, a domed hall displays several stone figures that visitors can view as part of the memorial's solemn character.

The observation platform is reached by climbing 500 steps, and the ascent is physically demanding. There are no elevators, so visitors with limited mobility should consider this when planning.

The interior dome possesses special acoustic properties that make music audible throughout the space without electronic amplification. Concerts take place here regularly and make use of this natural resonance.

Location: Probstheida

Location: Leipzig

Inception: October 18, 1913

Architects: Bruno Schmitz

Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture

Elevation above the sea: 155 m

Height: 91 m

Accessibility: Ograniczony dostęp dla wózków inwalidzkich

Fee: Yes

Address: Straße des 18. Oktober

GPS coordinates: 51.31222,12.41306

Latest update: December 15, 2025 07:35