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Monument to the Battle of the Nations

Leipzig, Germany

Völkerschlachtdenkmal (Monument to the Battle of the Nations)

This incredible stone temple is a monument to death, victory, and fantasy architecture.

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Museum in der "Runden Ecke"

Leipzig, Germany

Museum in der "Runden Ecke"

This small exhibition displays equipment and artifacts once belonging to the feared Stasi secret police.

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The Spoon Family sign illuminated at night.

Leipzig, Germany

Löffelfamilie (Spoon Family)

One of the most iconic neon ads of former East Germany.

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Gustav II Adolf's Place of Death

A monument to the "father of modern warfare" Gustav II Adolf.

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Secret Military Bunker Kossa

The East-German military command bunker for World War 3.

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The cheese mite memorial in Würchwitz, Germany.

Cheese Mite Memorial

A simple tribute to the microscopic arachnid that gives its juices and its life to help make a speciality German cheese.

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