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Review:
This monument was erected on the site of Napoleon's defeat in October 1813. A coalition of soldiers from Russia, Prussia, Austria and Sweden took on Napoleon's French army, Italians, Polish and conscripted German soldiers. It was the beginning of the end of Napoleon's reign. He was sent to exile on Elba the following year, the year in which it was decided to create a colossal monument to his defeat. It took 50 years for the foundation stone to be laid and a full century to complete the 91m high monument. There are 500 steps to the viewing platform at the top.
Straße des 18. Oktober 100, 04299 Leipzig, Phone: 0-34-12-41-68-70
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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