Germany Befreiungshalle / Liberation Hall
The Befreiungshalle is a neoclassical monument on the Michelsberg hill above the town of Kelheim in Bavaria, Germany.
It was commissioned by King Ludwig I of Bavaria to commemorate the victory over Napoleon in a battle waged in the early 1800s. The site was previously the ruins of a pre-historic fortifications.
The monument includes 34 Goddesses in white marble, holding hands and supporting 17 bronze shield that were made from melted down cannons. The amazing floor features an exhortation to the German people to learn from this military episode.
The interior of the dome is also very impressive.
Its on a hill above the Danube so from outside the building there are also great views of the area.
It was commissioned by King Ludwig I of Bavaria to commemorate the victory over Napoleon in a battle waged in the early 1800s. The site was previously the ruins of a pre-historic fortifications.
The monument includes 34 Goddesses in white marble, holding hands and supporting 17 bronze shield that were made from melted down cannons. The amazing floor features an exhortation to the German people to learn from this military episode.
The interior of the dome is also very impressive.
Its on a hill above the Danube so from outside the building there are also great views of the area.
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Travel Information
If you arrive via a boat on the Danube, there is a mini-train from the jetty.
Parking is also available.
Modest fee to visit inside.
Parking is also available.
Modest fee to visit inside.
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