Hercules monument, Kassel
Hercules monument, Kassel, Monument in Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, Kassel, Germany
The Hercules monument features a copper statue standing on an octagonal base with a pyramid structure, reaching a total height of 70.5 meters.
Commissioned by Landgrave Karl von Hessen-Kassel and constructed between 1701 and 1717, the monument represents classical antiquity and enlightenment principles.
The monument became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013 as part of the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe complex, recognizing its architectural and engineering excellence.
The monument serves as the starting point for water cascades that flow through the park during scheduled demonstrations from May to October.
The structure incorporates locally sourced Tuff stone materials, which require constant maintenance due to natural erosion processes.
Location: Kassel
Location: Hesse
Inception: November 30, 1717
Architectural style: Baroque
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Made from material: copper
GPS coordinates: 51.31640,9.39278
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:56
Hesse preserves an extensive collection of historic structures spanning nearly two millennia. The Roman fort of Saalburg near Bad Homburg documents 2nd century frontier fortifications along the Limes. Medieval monasteries such as Arnsburg near Lich and Seligenstadt demonstrate Carolingian and Romanesque construction, while the abbey ruins at Bad Hersfeld reveal the architectural scale of Benedictine establishments. The Abbey of Lorsch holds UNESCO World Heritage status and presents through its gatehouse one of the most important examples of early medieval architecture north of the Alps. The region connects these religious and military structures with castles and palaces from various periods. Münzenberg Castle and the ruins at Ulrichstein document Hohenstaufen fortification techniques, while Braunfels Palace and Friedrichstein Palace in Bad Wildungen illustrate the evolution from defensive stronghold to residence. The Grimm Brothers House in Steinau an der Straße links literary heritage with regional history. Geological formations such as the Rock Sea in the Odenwald and the Crystal Cave at Kubach complement the human built monuments with natural history features.
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