Löwendenkmal, War memorial in Westpark, Dortmund, Germany.
The Löwendenkmal features a sleeping lion sculpture resting on a high pedestal made of reddish granite, positioned within the green surroundings of Westpark.
The monument, inaugurated on October 17, 1869, commemorates Dortmund soldiers who lost their lives during the Battle of Königgrätz in 1866.
The lion design follows the architectural principles of Karl Friedrich Schinkel, incorporating classical memorial elements from General Scharnhorst's tomb in Berlin.
Visitors can access the memorial through walking paths in Westpark, with guided historical tours available through the Dortmund Tourism Office.
Each fallen soldier honored by the monument received a dedicated oak tree planted near the original location at Königswall.
Location: Dortmund
Creator: Melchior Anton Zur Strassen
Official opening: October 17, 1869
Website: https://dortmund.de/de/freizeit_und_kultur/museen/kior/alle_kunstwerke/detail_514349.html
GPS coordinates: 51.51127,7.44845
Latest update: March 14, 2025 14:31
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