Monumentc10a6f59…a3faPlace of Remembrance
Soldatengedenkstätte 1945 / 1813
Commemorating fallen soldiers of history
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Leipzig: First Steps10 pts
Leipzig: Explorer25 pts
Leipzig: Insider50 pts
The Soldiers' Memorial 1945 / 1813 in Leipzig commemorates an unknown Russian soldier buried here at the end of World War II. Established in September 1998, this site symbolizes the connection to the fallen of the Battle of Leipzig in 1813. It serves as a place of remembrance for the victims of past wars.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1998-09
- Wheelchair Access
- Not accessible
Guided Story
You are standing at the Soldiers' Memorial 1945 / 1813, a solemn place of remembrance. This memorial stone honors an unknown Russian soldier buried here at the end of World War II. Established in September 1998, the site symbolizes the connection to those who fell during the Battle of Leipzig in 1813. To your left, you'll find the Bashkir Memorial Stone nearby, while behind you, the Russian Memorial Church stands tall. This significant location in Leipzig's historical landscape serves as a poignant reminder of the tragedies and losses of past wars.
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Location
Nearby
Russische Gedächtniskirche
41 m away
Baschkiren-Gedenkstein
33 m away
Deutsches Buch- und Schriftmuseum
186 m away
Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology
400 m away
Friedenspark
375 m away
Botanischer Garten Leipzig
658 m away
Erlöserkirche
470 m away
INSPIRATA
384 m away
Evidence and review:
- Authorship:
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- Publication approval:
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review:
- Not reviewed