Ernst-Abbe-Denkmal, Memorial monument at Carl-Zeiss-Platz, Jena, Germany.
The Ernst-Abbe-Denkmal features an octagonal limestone structure with four porticos, bronze doors, and a reinforced concrete light dome at its center point.
Built between 1908 and 1911, the memorial honors physicist Ernst Abbe through funding from local residents, costing 115,000 German Marks at the time.
The monument combines works by three artists: Henry van de Velde's architecture, Max Klinger's marble herm, and Constantin Meunier's bronze relief panels.
The memorial opens only during special events due to preservation concerns, with visitors needing to arrange access through the local cultural office.
Four bronze relief panels inside depict industrial themes - mining, harvesting, harbor activities, and manufacturing - originally designed for a different monument.
Location: Jena
Accessibility: Non accessibile in sedia a rotelle
GPS coordinates: 50.92790,11.58010
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:04
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