Jahn memorial, Memorial statue in Volkspark Hasenheide, Germany
The Jahn Memorial rises 4 meters high and combines bronze, granite, marble, and sandstone materials in its construction within the Neukölln district of Berlin.
Sculptor Erdmann Encke created this monument in 1872 to honor Friedrich Ludwig Jahn, who established the German gymnastics movement in the early 19th century.
The memorial represents the German physical education tradition, marking Jahn's influence on national fitness programs and youth development through systematic exercise training.
Visitors can reach the memorial through multiple public transportation options to Volkspark Hasenheide, where paths lead directly to the monument's location.
Each material in the memorial serves a specific purpose: bronze for durability, granite for strength, marble for elegance, and sandstone for regional representation.
Location: Neukölln
Inception: 1872
Creator: Erdmann Encke
Height: 4 m
Made from material: bronze, granite, natural stone, marble, sandstone, metal
GPS coordinates: 52.48604,13.41968
Latest update: March 19, 2025 14:04
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