Versunkener Riese, Stone sculpture in Frauenplan, Weimar, Germany
The Versunkener Riese depicts a giant partially emerging from the ground, with visible head, chest, bent knee, and right foot made of polished volcanic rock.
German sculptor Walter Sachs created this black pikrite stone artwork in 1992, placing it near the Goethe National Museum in central Weimar.
The sculpture transforms the public space into an intersection of art and play, where children regularly climb and slide on its smooth surfaces.
Located at coordinates 50.978103, 11.328439, the 175-centimeter-tall figure stands between Goethe's residence and Brauhausgasse, making it easily accessible for visitors.
The giant's structure consists of three large stones laid flat on the ground, forming a figure that appears to emerge from beneath the earth.
Location: Weimar
Inception: 1992
Creator: Walter Sachs
GPS coordinates: 50.97810,11.32844
Latest update: March 5, 2025 02:58
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