Turm der Arbeit, Memorial sculpture in Salzgitter, Germany.
The Tower of Labor is a marble and bronze memorial in the pedestrian zone of Salzgitter-Lebenstedt that rises about 14 meters high. Its surface displays reliefs depicting steel production and working life, topped with a bronze figure.
Created by artist Jürgen Weber between 1989 and 1995, the memorial honors forced labor during World War II. It also commemorates the city's reconstruction efforts in the post-war period.
The monument reflects how labor shaped this industrial community, with reliefs showing different types of work that defined daily life here. The imagery speaks to the connection between workers and the city's identity.
The memorial stands in the pedestrian zone and is easily accessible from all directions, with information panels nearby. The surrounding area is flat and offers good views from multiple angles.
The figure at the top represents a sample collector from the steel industry, someone who gathered quality-control samples during production. This specific worker figure captures a detail of everyday factory life that often goes unnoticed.
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