Winkelrieddenkmal, Bronze and marble memorial in Stans, Switzerland
The Winkelried Memorial features a large statue crafted from Carrara marble, depicting a warrior figure breaking through enemy lines with pikes.
Ferdinand Schlöth completed the monument in Rome during 1865, following a design competition that began in 1853 with support from the Stans community.
The memorial represents Arnold von Winkelried's legendary sacrifice at the 1386 Battle of Sempach, which became central to Swiss national identity.
Visitors can observe the monument at any time in the central square of Stans, protected by a dedicated architectural structure designed by Ferdinand Stadler.
Ludwig II of Bavaria examined the memorial's plaster model in Rome before its transportation to Switzerland through challenging Alpine routes.
Location: Stans
Creator: Ferdinand Schlöth, Ferdinand Stadler
Part of: list of cultural properties in Stans
Address: Rathausplatz, 6370 Stans 6370
GPS coordinates: 47.14560,8.21320
Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:20
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