Kaiser-Wilhelm-Denkmal
Kaiser-Wilhelm-Denkmal, Bronze equestrian memorial in Kaiserplatz, Germany.
The monument features Kaiser Wilhelm I on horseback, positioned on a red granite pedestal measuring 5.70 meters in height with a bronze statue reaching 5.20 meters.
The memorial was designed by architect Adolf Heer and inaugurated on October 18, 1897, following a competition exclusively open to artists from Karlsruhe.
Two bronze reliefs on the sides depict the 1871 proclamation in Versailles and scenes from the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871.
The memorial stands at coordinates 49.0102886, 8.388936, with convenient access from public transport stops at Mühlburger Tor and Kaiserplatz.
The original monument included four allegorical figures, including Victoria and Klio, which were melted down in 1943 for metal collection during World War II.
Location: Karlsruhe
Architects: Adolf Heer
Accessibility: Rolstoeltoegankelijk
GPS coordinates: 49.01029,8.38894
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:01
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