Germany Völkerschlachtdenkmal, Leipzig
Monument to the Battle of the Nations (German: Völkerschlachtdenkmal) is a monument in Leipzig, Germany, to the 1813 Battle of Leipzig, also known as the Battle of the Nations. The monument commemorates Napoleon's defeat at Leipzig, a crucial step towards the end of hostilities in the War of the Sixth Coalition, which was seen as a victory for the Germans.
Photography Tips
Blue hour is the best time to take a photo. I was a little late yesterday evening, it was already really dark. But the good point was that there was no wind, so the monument was nicely mirrored in the lake.
Travel Information
There are many parking places around and its signed in the whole city of Leipzig how to get there. It should also be featured in every GPS.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
Blue hour/at night
Sunrise & Sunset
08:11 - 16:07
| current local time: 12:46
Photo Themes
blaue Stunde
City
cityscape
Landmark
mirror
Monument
monumet
Night
night photography
Locations
Saxony
Leipzig
Sachsen
völkerschlachtdenkmal
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