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Apelstein 24

Stone Memorial of the Battle of Leipzig

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Apelstein 24 in Leipzig-Leutzsch commemorates the Battle of Lindenau on October 16, 1813, part of the Battle of Leipzig. This memorial was established on January 17, 1862, as a cultural heritage monument in Germany. The inscriptions honor the Prince of Hesse-Homburg and his column of the III Austrian Corps.

Quick Facts

Founded: January 17, 1862
Heritage Status: Cultural Heritage Monument

Guided Story

You're standing before Apelstein 24, a historic memorial in Leipzig-Leutzsch. It commemorates the Battle of Lindenau, part of the larger Battle of Leipzig, which took place on October 16, 1813. The inscriptions pay tribute to the Prince of Hesse-Homburg and his column of the III Austrian Corps. Established on January 17, 1862, this site is recognized as a cultural heritage monument in Germany. Reflect on the history and the significance it holds in remembering those past events.