Frankfurter Engel

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Frankfurter Engel, Holocaust memorial statue in central Frankfurt, Germany.

The bronze angel sculpture stands at the corner of Schäfergasse and Alte Gasse, serving as a memorial for persecuted LGBTQ+ individuals.

Created in 1994 by artist Rosemarie Trockel, this memorial represents the first German monument dedicated to homosexual victims of Nazi persecution.

The inscription at the base acknowledges the persecution of homosexual men and women during the Nazi regime and warns against future discrimination.

The memorial site offers wheelchair access and stands near public transportation connections in the central district of Frankfurt.

This memorial influenced the creation of similar monuments across Germany, including installations in Cologne and Berlin.

Location: Frankfurt

Inception: December 11, 1994

Creator: Rosemarie Trockel, Hannchen-Mehrzweck-Stiftung

Accessibility: Rolstoeltoegankelijk

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 50.11683,8.68519

Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:55

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