Kriegerehrenmal, War memorial in Hofgarten, Munich, Germany.
The Kriegerehrenmal is a war memorial in Hofgarten that features a sunken rectangular pit with an open crypt containing a soldier statue. The structure has clean geometric lines and sits recessed into the ground as a distinct space within the park.
The memorial was inaugurated in 1924 and completed in 1928 to honor 13,000 Bavarian soldiers who died in World War I. It was built during a period when Germany was creating memorials throughout the country to recognize its war dead.
The inscriptions speak of mourning and hope, reflecting how Germans traditionally remember their fallen soldiers. People visit this place to pay respect in a quiet setting.
The memorial is located in the eastern section of Hofgarten in front of the Bavarian State Chancellery building and can be reached through several park entrances. It is easily accessible on foot and works well as part of a walk through the park.
The memorial has a striking roof made of a 250-ton concrete panel supported by twelve stone blocks. This massive structure creates a protective feeling overhead while opening up below to reveal the statue.
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