Niederwalddenkmal, National monument in Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany
The bronze and stone structure rises 38 meters above the Rhine River, featuring Germania, a female figure representing German unification.
The construction of the monument started in 1877 with Kaiser Wilhelm I laying the foundation stone and concluded with its inauguration in 1883.
The monument contains symbolic figures depicting war and peace, along with inscriptions reflecting German nationalism of the late 19th century.
Visitors can reach the monument via cable car from Rüdesheim or through hiking trails in the Niederwald Landscape Park.
During the monument's inauguration ceremony in 1883, an unsuccessful assassination attempt was made against Kaiser Wilhelm I.
Location: Rüdesheim am Rhein
Inception: 1883
Architects: Karl Weißbach
Creator: Johannes Schilling
Official opening: September 28, 1883
Elevation above the sea: 355 m
Height: 12.5 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Made from material: bronze, stone
Creator: Johannes Schilling
Part of: Rhine Gorge
Address: NiederwalddenkmalZum Niederwald-Denkmal 65385 Rüdesheim
Phone: +496722906150
Website: http://niederwalddenkmal.de
GPS coordinates: 49.98103,7.89983
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:44
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