--- title: "The Monument to the Battle of the Nations – The Museum of the City of Leipzig" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/poi/the-museum-of-the-city-of-leipzig-the-monument-to-the-battle-of-the-nations-leipzig" description: "Also known as the Monument to the Battle of the Nations, the huge temple to death and freedom in Europe rises 91 metres into the sky on a site near where Napoleon’s command post stood during the Battle of Leipzig in 1813. 364 steps lead to a viewing platform which gives phenomenal views of Leipzig and the surrounding area. The impressive monument complex with the integrated Forum 1813 museum covers four hectares and gives spectacular insights into the events of the Battle of Leipzig and its aftermath. " language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/563839/86a874bcc0d9ccc34a2943d53dfff73e1fd5eb5480330702232ac319942a10dc/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share The Monument to the Battle of the Nations – The Museum of the City of Leipzig ============================================================================= - Museum/art collection - Monument - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Worth seeing - Monument to the Battle of the Nations in Leipzig, reflected in the water, surrounded by a green park. Glass display case with decorated lidded goblet, illuminated in a modern showroom. Europe's largest monument construction, in remembrance of those killed during the Battle of the Nations, inaugurated in 1913. Also known as the Monument to the Battle of the Nations, the huge temple to death and freedom in Europe rises 91 metres into the sky on a site near where Napoleon’s command post stood during the Battle of Leipzig in 1813. 364 steps lead to a viewing platform which gives phenomenal views of Leipzig and the surrounding area. The impressive monument complex with the integrated Forum 1813 museum covers four hectares and gives spectacular insights into the events of the Battle of Leipzig and its aftermath. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Read more Accessibility **Saxony Barrier-Free** **Notes on accessibility / deviations from the pictograms:** - Accessible entry to the historic site via a ramp to the left of the parking lot. - Toilet for wheelchair users: Door 105 cm wide; 150x150 cm in front of and 103 cm to the left or 130 cm to the right of the toilet; toilet height 50 cm. - One elevator leads to the crypt; another runs from the crypt up to the choir gallery, offering a panoramic view at a height of 49 meters. - The outdoor tour and the upper observation deck are not accessible to people with disabilities. - Tactile guidance system, tactile model, and audio guide with descriptive narration. - Trained service dogs are permitted. - Video guide available in German Sign Language. Parking - indicated disabled parking space available Entrance to the facility / paths within the facility - Door width min. 90 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp Lift - Door width min. 90 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp - Floor area of lift min. 110x140 cm Accessible toilet - Door width min. 90 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp - Movement area in front of toilet bowl min. 150x150 cm - Area left or right of the toilet bowl min. 90 cm - Hinged hand rails at the side of the toilet bowl provided Additional aids / offers - Aids / offers for blind and visually impaired persons Additional aids / offers - Aids / offers for deaf and hearing-impaired persons Read more Author Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbHBautzner Straße 45/47 01099 Dresden Organization Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH Nearby ------ View on map Contact Straße des 18. Oktober 100 04299 Leipzig