Monument to the Battle of the Nations

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_monuments
gptkbp:architect gptkb:Bruno_Schmitz
gptkbp:built celebrate the defeat of Napoleon
gptkbp:commemorates gptkb:Battle_of_Leipzig
gptkbp:commissioned gptkb:the_German_Empire
gptkbp:completed 1913
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:German_Empire
early 20th century
symbol of unity
honor the victors of the battle.
commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the battle.
gptkbp:contains gptkb:crypt
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of German nationalism
gptkbp:dedicated_to gptkb:soldiers_of_the_Napoleonic_Wars
gptkbp:features gptkb:statues
a viewing platform
large stone sculptures
large relief sculptures
gptkbp:height 91 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Monument to the Battle of the Nations
gptkbp:includes four large statues representing the virtues of bravery, sacrifice, and loyalty.
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:German_Romanticism
gptkbp:inscription ' To the heroes of the Battle of the Nations'
' To the heroes of the Battle of the Nations'.
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Roman_architecture
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:tourist_attraction
gptkb:historical_site
gptkb:historical_landmark
gptkbp:is_designed_to honor the fallen soldiers
be a memorial
gptkbp:is_featured_in various documentaries
gptkbp:is_funded_by public donations
gptkbp:is_inspired_by the victory of the coalition forces
gptkbp:is_known_for its impressive architecture
gptkbp:is_located_near the city center of Leipzig
gptkbp:is_part_of Leipzig's cultural heritage
gptkbp:is_surrounded_by a landscaped park
gptkbp:is_visited_by tourists from around the world
gptkbp:location gptkb:Leipzig,_Germany
gptkbp:made_of sandstone and granite
gptkbp:material gptkb:granite
gptkbp:open_to_public 1913
gptkbp:opened October 18, 1913
gptkbp:overlooks gptkb:Leipzig
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site
gptkbp:start_date gptkb:Emperor_Wilhelm_II
gptkbp:style gptkb:Neo-Romanesque
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:park
gptkbp:symbolizes victory over Napoleon
gptkbp:visitors over 300,000 annually
over 100,000 annually
gptkbp:was_built_over a period of 5 years
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Leipzig
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4