Apelstein 8, Großpösna

Name: Apelstein 8
Address: Großpösna, Germany

#1 among attractions in Großpösna

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The Apel-stones, named after the writer Theodor Apel from Leipzig who commissioned them, mark important events during the Battle of Leipzig. There are 50 all in all. They were sculpted by A. F. Aster and put up between 1861 and 1865. ()

Local name: Apelsteine Coordinates: 51°16'24"N, 12°30'18"E

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Großpösna Germany

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Apelstein 8 – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Völkerschlachtdenkmal, Kanupark Markkleeberg, Leipzig Panometer, Bruno-Plache-Stadion.

5 miNW
City views from a vast military memorial
Völkerschlachtdenkmal, Leipzig
127 min walk • The Völkerschlachtdenkmal, or Monument to the Battle of the Nations, stands as a towering testament to a pivotal moment in European history, located in the vibrant city of Leipzig, Germany. This colossal memorial, reaching a height of 91 meters, was inaugurated in...
3.5 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Rafting
Kanupark Markkleeberg, Leipzig
89 min walk • Nestled on the outskirts of Leipzig, Germany, the Kanupark Markkleeberg stands as a premier sports venue, particularly renowned for its world-class canoe and whitewater rafting facilities. This artificial whitewater course has been making waves in the water sports...
5.8 miNW
Museum
Leipzig Panometer, Leipzig
149 min walk • The Leipzig Panometer is a unique museum experience nestled in the vibrant city of Leipzig, Germany. Housed in a former gasometer, this attraction offers visitors an immersive journey into historical and fantastical worlds through panoramic paintings by the Austrian...
4.2 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Bruno-Plache-Stadion, Leipzig
108 min walk • Bruno-Plache-Stadion is a historic sports venue nestled in the vibrant city of Leipzig, Germany, renowned for its rich association with football. Constructed in 1922, it has been a cornerstone of the local community and a witness to numerous memorable sports events...
6 miNW
Park
Friedenspark, Leipzig
154 min walk • Friedenspark, nestled in the heart of Leipzig, Germany, is a verdant oasis that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. This serene park, which translates to "Peace Park," is a cherished green space known for its lush lawns, picturesque ponds...
6.2 miNW
Botanical garden focused on research
Leipzig Botanical Garden, Leipzig
159 min walk • Leipzig Botanical Garden, is a botanical garden maintained by the University of Leipzig, and located at Linnéstraße 1, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany. It is the oldest botanical garden in Germany and among the oldest in the world, and open daily without charge.
4.7 miNW
Art Nouveau architecture, Cemetery
Südfriedhof, Leipzig
119 min walk • Südfriedhof is, with an area of 82 hectares, the largest cemetery in Leipzig. It is located in the south of Leipzig in the immediate vicinity of the Völkerschlachtdenkmal. The Südfriedhof is, along with the Ohlsdorf Cemetery in Hamburg and the Südwestkirchfriedhof Stahnsdorf in Berlin, the largest park-like cemetery in Germany.
4.3 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Markkleeberger See, Leipzig
109 min walk • Markkleeberger See is a lake in Saxony, Germany, next to Markkleeberg, a suburb on the south side of Leipzig. At an elevation of 112.5 m, its surface area is 2.52 km².
5.7 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
German Museum of Books and Writing, Leipzig
147 min walk • The German Museum of Books and Writing in Leipzig, Germany, founded in 1884 as Deutsches Buchgewerbe-Museum, is the world's oldest museum of its kind, dedicated to collecting and preserving objects and documents as well as literature connected with the history of books...
5.2 miW
Museum, Military museum, Specialty museum
Torhaus Dölitz, Leipzig
132 min walk • The Dölitz Gatehouse is the structural remnant of a noble residence, Dölitz Castle in the village of Dölitz, which today belongs to Leipzig. Large parts of Dölitz Castle and with it the gatehouse were built in the last third of the 17th century.
5.8 miNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Russische Gedächtniskirche, Leipzig
149 min walk • Church of St. Aleksego-an Orthodox church in Leipzig at Philipp-Rosenthal-Straße. Erected in to commemorate the participation of Russian troops in the Battle of Leipzig. He remains in the jurisdiction of the Berlin Eparchy and the...