Forchdenkmal, Bronze war memorial at Wassberg hill, Küsnacht, Switzerland.
The Forchdenkmal features an 18-meter high bronze sculpture resembling a flame, positioned at 725 meters above sea level near Forch village.
The monument commemorates 3000 Swiss soldiers who died during World War I, including those who succumbed to the Spanish flu during their service.
Architect Otto Zollinger designed the memorial after winning a competition among 95 entries, with funding from public donations and local businesses.
The memorial location offers views across the surrounding region and remains accessible through hiking trails connecting to the Forchbahn railway station.
Local residents gave the monument the nickname 'de gfroree Furz' due to its distinctive flame-shaped design crafted from copper sheet metal.
Location: Küsnacht
Location: Zürich
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 47.32841,8.64701
Latest update: March 25, 2025 01:06
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