Bremen Roland, Medieval stone statue in Market Square, Bremen, Germany.
The Bremen Roland stands 5.47 meters tall, holding a sword in one hand and a shield adorned with an imperial eagle in the other.
Built in 1404 by stonemasons Claws Zeelleyher and Jacob Olde, this statue replaced an earlier wooden version destroyed in 1366 by archbishop warriors.
The statue represents civic rights and freedom, with citizens believing Bremen will maintain independence as long as Roland remains standing.
Located in the central Market Square next to the Town Hall, the statue features wheelchair accessibility and information panels in multiple languages.
During Napoleon's occupation, Bremen citizens protected the statue by convincing French forces it held minimal artistic value, preventing its removal to Paris.
Location: Mitte
Height: 5.47 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: Town Hall and Roland on the Marketplace of Bremen, Bremer Marktplatz
Address: Am Markt
GPS coordinates: 53.07590,8.80731
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:36
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