Hidden within Leipzig’s Probstheida district stands the Apelstein 45 Obelisk. It whispers tales of a pivotal moment in European history. The Apelstein 45 Obelisk, unlike its numbered predecessors, arrived later. The first 44 Apelsteine were commissioned between 1861 and 1864 by Dr. Theodor Apel. He was a Leipzig local who sought to memorialize the Battle of Leipzig. The Battle of Leipzig, also known as the Battle of Nations, raged in October 1813. These original stones mark the positions of both Napoleon’s forces and the Allied troops. Apelstein 45, along with numbers 46 to 48, were erected between 1901 and 1994, continuing Apel’s original vision. The Apelstein 45 Obelisk commemorates a specific event. This event is the allied monarchs’ storming of Leipzig on October 19, 1813. The obelisk’s inscription details this historical moment. The reverse side depicts another scene: the monarchs receiving the city council’s deputation on that same day. The Apelstein obelisks offer a glimpse into the past. They serve as reminders of a battle that shaped the course of history.
Children‘s and Youth Museum
Here at the Children’s and Youth Museum, also known as Kindermuseum, adventure awaits. Did you know Leipzig was once THE