Statue holding a sign with the writing "Bayern" (bavarians). There are 18 statues honoring the groups which fought in the battles against Napoleon.

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The construction of the monument was started in 1842. It was inaugrated in 1842. Architecture by Friedrich von Gärtner (until his death in 1847) and Leo von Klenze (from 1847 until completion).

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Size: 5760px × 3840px
Location: Kelheim, Bavaria / Germany
Photo credit: © Chris Redan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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