MonumentCultural Heritage Monument6bb0d738…afdaPlace of Remembrance

Apelstein 34

Commemorating the Battle of Leipzig

Counts toward these achievements:

Leipzig: First Steps10 pts

Leipzig: Explorer25 pts

Leipzig: Insider50 pts

Erected on January 17, 1863, Apelstein 34 is a cultural heritage monument in Leipzig-Dölitz. It marks the position of the I. Colonne led by Erbprinz von Hessen-Homburg during the Battle of Leipzig on October 18, 1813.

Quick Facts

Founded: January 17, 1863
Heritage Status: Cultural Heritage Monument
Wheelchair Access: Fully accessible

Guided Story

Here you stand before Apelstein 34, a site of solemn remembrance. Erected on January 17, 1863, this monument is a piece of cultural heritage in Leipzig-Dölitz. It marks the position of the I. Colonne led by Erbprinz von Hessen-Homburg during the pivotal Battle of Leipzig on October 18, 1813. This battle was a turning point in the Wars of Liberation. The monument itself is an obelisk, serving as a reminder of the area's storied past. Looking west, you can spot the Gatehouse of Dölitz Castle, another historical landmark nearby. This area is steeped in history, resonating with the echoes of its past.