Kaiser-Wilhelm-Denkmal, Bronze memorial sculpture in Burgplatz, Essen, Germany.
The Kaiser Wilhelm Monument features a commanding bronze figure of Wilhelm I standing atop a large pedestal in the center of Burgplatz.
Hermann Volz created this architectural heritage monument in 1898 to commemorate Wilhelm I, the first German Emperor who led the unification of Germany.
The monument represents German national identity from the late 19th century through its architectural style and symbolic details of imperial power.
The memorial site includes wheelchair accessibility features and connects to multiple transportation routes in the Essen city center.
The bronze sculpture combines classical monument design with regional North Rhine-Westphalian architectural heritage elements, marking local and national significance.
Location: Essen
Inception: 1898
Creator: Hermann Volz
Accessibility: Accessibile in sedia a rotelle
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 51.45513,7.01320
Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:31
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