St. Jacob's Monument, Historical memorial in St. Alban district, Basel, Switzerland.
The monument features a central figure of Helvetia surrounded by four male figures on a cross-shaped pedestal made of Carrara marble and limestone.
The current memorial replaced an 1824 sandstone tower, being inaugurated in 1872 to commemorate Swiss soldiers who died in the 1444 Battle of St. Jakob.
The sculpture, crafted by Ferdinand Schlöth, represents a significant piece of Swiss heritage and holds a class B designation in cultural property records.
The memorial stands at the intersection of St. Jakobsstrasse and Münchensteinerstrasse, where visitors gather annually on August 26 to remember the battle.
The monument's construction faced several delays due to marble procurement issues, leading its creator to skip the inauguration ceremony and remain in Rome.
GPS coordinates: 47.54774,7.59844
Latest update: March 10, 2025 07:22
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