Statue of Theodor Mommsen

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Statue of Theodor Mommsen, Architectural heritage monument at Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany.

The marble and granite statue stands 170 centimeters tall, depicting historian Theodor Mommsen in front of the university's west wing entrance.

Sculptor Adolf Brütt created this memorial, which opened on November 1, 1909, to commemorate the Nobel Prize-winning historian and jurist.

The monument represents German academic excellence through its portrayal of Mommsen, who published over 1,500 works about Roman history and law.

Located at coordinates 52.5178141°N and 13.3932623°E, the monument includes wheelchair access and information plaques detailing Mommsen's contributions.

The statue combines Carrara marble for the figure with a granite base, reflecting both artistic refinement and structural permanence.

Location: Berlin-Mitte

Inception: 1909

Creator: Adolf Brütt

Official opening: November 1, 1909

Height: 170 cm

Accessibility: Rollstuhlgerecht

Made from material: Carrara marble, granite

GPS coordinates: 52.51781,13.39326

Latest update: March 10, 2025 12:43

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