Berlin Peace Column

The Berlin Peace Column stands on Mehringplatz as a commemorative monument topped with a bronze statue of Victoria. The base combines marble and granite and features multiple sculptures representing different concepts related to peace and historical victory.

The memorial was designed in 1843 by architect Christian Gottlieb Cantian to commemorate peace after the Napoleonic era. Additional sculptural elements were added over the following decades to enhance the monument's symbolic meaning.

The column takes its name from the peace following the Napoleonic Wars, and visitors can see this reflected in the four figures representing the allied nations positioned around the base. The sculptures communicate ideas about victory and reconciliation through their placement and forms.

The square is easy to reach and situated in an active neighborhood with good public transport connections. Visitors can view the column from all sides and have plenty of space to explore and photograph the monument.

In 2020, a contemporary artist wrapped the monument with textile installations that connected its military history to modern perspectives. This temporary artistic intervention showed how historic monuments can serve as sites for new creative expressions.

Location: Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg

Inception: 1843

Architects: Christian Gottlieb Cantian

Creator: Christian Daniel Rauch

Height: 19 m

Diameter: 12 m

Made from material: bronze, marble, granite

GPS coordinates: 52.49898,13.39176

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:05