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PMR-D6897 Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument" (Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. Closer view of the figures 'on watch' surrounding the top. Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus

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Photographer: Peter Michael Rhodes
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Upload Date: 2018-10-21 16:31:48
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Germany, Saxony, Leipzig: the monolithic "Battle of the Nations Monument"

(Völkerschlachtdenkmal) built between 1898 and 1913 in memory of the men who fell in the battle against Napoleon in 1813. At 91 metres, it is the highest monument in Europe, and 500 steps lead to the top. Closer view of the figures 'on watch' surrounding the top.
Keywords: commemoration, historic, memorial, masonry, architecture, statues, heritage, granite, Bruno Schmitz, sculptures, colossus