Schiller Monument, Monument on Gendarmenmarkt square in Berlin, Germany
The marble and iron monument features Friedrich Schiller standing on a pedestal surrounded by four basins with lion head water spouts.
Construction of the monument began in 1869 following public donations and contributions from Crown Prince Wilhelm, with its official unveiling in November 1871.
Four allegorical figures around the basins represent the main creative activities associated with Schiller: Lyric Poetry, Tragedy, History, and Philosophy.
The monument stands in front of the Concert Hall steps, with nearby public transportation stations making it easily accessible to visitors.
During World War II, the marble statue and allegorical figures were separated between East and West Berlin until their reunification in 1986.
Location: Berlin-Mitte
Inception: 1869
Creator: Reinhold Begas
Official opening: 1871
Made from material: marble, iron
GPS coordinates: 52.51360,13.39270
Latest update: March 7, 2025 11:40
Gendarmenmarkt
5 m
Konzerthaus Berlin
32 m
French Cathedral
99 m
Deutscher Dom
95 m
St. Hedwig's Cathedral
284 m
F. W. Borchardt
221 m
Hausvogteiplatz
277 m
Rocco Forte Hotel De Rome
275 m
Französische Friedrichstadtkirche
104 m
Russisches Haus
258 m
Dresdner Bank building
224 m
Mohrenkolonnaden
196 m
Friedrichstadt-Passagen
24 m
Wohn- und Geschäftshaus Mendelssohn
179 m
Mendelssohn Palace
210 m
Qualitäts-Management-Center des Verbandes der Automobilindustrie
244 m
Berlin’s Huguenot museum
92 m
Propsteigebäude St. Hedwig (Berlin)
237 m
Monument E.T.A. Hoffmann
115 m
Berlin-Brandenburgische Akademie der Wissenschaften
92 m
Rahel Varnhagen von Ense
122 m
Franz Berwald
242 m
Mohrenstraße 42
162 m
Pommersche Hypotheken-Aktienbank & Immobilien-Verkehrsbank
249 m
Geschäftshaus Hausvogteiplatz 3 & 4
226 m
Zum Hausvoigt
265 m
Round fountain
267 m
Japanese pagoda tree
102 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes