Klenkes, Architectural structure in city center, Aachen, Germany.
The Klenkes monument features a metallic hand with an extended little finger, standing prominently at the intersection of Holzgraben street.
During the 19th century needle manufacturing period in Aachen, workers used their little fingers to sort defective needles, creating the Klenkes greeting tradition.
The extended little finger gesture represented by this monument serves as a traditional greeting method among Aachen residents, symbolizing local identity.
Located at Holzgraben 11, the monument remains accessible throughout the year without entry fees, near the Elisenbrunnen public transport station.
The metallic structure commemorates the industrial heritage of needle production through a physical representation of a hand gesture specific to Aachen.
Location: Aachen
GPS coordinates: 50.77586,6.08317
Latest update: May 10, 2025 21:58
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