Herkules von Gelsenkirchen, Monumental sculpture in Nordsternpark, Germany
The aluminum sculpture stands 18 meters tall at the top of a mining tower, featuring blue hair, a red mouth, and a single arm holding a club.
The statue was installed in December 2010 as part of the European Capital of Culture RUHR.2010 project, marking the transformation of the industrial Ruhr region.
Created by artist Markus Lüpertz, the sculpture represents Hercules as a symbol of strength and problem-solving abilities for the evolving Ruhr metropolitan area.
Visitors can take an elevator to an observation platform near the sculpture, which offers views of both the artwork and the surrounding Nordsternpark.
The statue consists of 244 individual cast aluminum parts welded together, supported by a 15-ton steel framework, reaching a total height of 103 meters.
Location: Gelsenkirchen
GPS coordinates: 51.52531,7.03097
Latest update: May 16, 2025 06:19
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