Kyffhäuser Monument, Emperor monument in Kyffhäuser mountains, Germany
The Kyffhäuser Monument reaches 81 meters high and features a large bronze statue of Emperor Wilhelm I mounted on a sandstone base structure.
The monument construction started in 1890 after Emperor Wilhelm I's death and was completed in 1896 under architect Bruno Schmitz's direction.
The structure incorporates two imperial figures: Wilhelm I at the top and Frederick Barbarossa at the base, symbolizing German unification through different periods.
Visitors can climb 247 steps to reach the viewing platform that provides views toward the Harz mountains and Thuringian forest.
The monument stands on medieval castle ruins at 420 meters elevation and includes a 6.5-meter sandstone statue of Frederick Barbarossa at its foundation.
Location: Bad Frankenhausen
Location: Kyffhäuserland
Inception: 1890s
Architects: Bruno Schmitz
Creator: Bruno Schmitz, Emil Hundrieser
Height: 6.5 m
GPS coordinates: 51.41306,11.10972
Latest update: October 21, 2025 13:39
Thuringia features castles, monasteries and museums. The region contains castle ruins in forests, medieval fortresses on hills and Renaissance palaces with gardens. Underground caves, technical museums and botanical gardens complement the cultural offerings. The architecture spans from Romanesque churches to Baroque buildings.
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