Ernst Thälmann memorial, Bronze memorial statue in Pankow, Germany
The Ernst Thälmann Memorial is an artwork made of bronze, granite, and concrete located in Ernst-Thälmann-Park at the corner of Greifswalder and Danziger streets. The roughly 14-meter-tall structure shapes how the park looks and is surrounded by landscaped grounds.
The monument was created in 1986 by Soviet sculptor Lev Kerbel to honor a historical figure from the labor movement. It was built during a period when this district was part of East Berlin's history.
The name honors an important political leader in German labor history. Visitors today can see how local residents use this public space in their daily routines.
The site is easy to reach and lies in a residential area with good public transportation connections in northeast Berlin. Visitors should note that some areas may be difficult to access with a wheelchair.
Over the years, the sculpture has become a gathering place for skateboarders from around the world who use the structure for practice. This transformation shows how public artworks can be used in unexpected ways by the community.
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