Rathausmann, Dresden, Copper statue on New City Hall tower in Dresden, Germany
The Rathausmann measures 5.05 meters in height, weighs 1750 kilograms, and stands at the top of the 100-meter New City Hall tower.
Richard Guhr created this copper statue in 1905, using a circus performer from Sarrasani as a model for the Hercules figure design.
The statue depicts Hercules holding a cornucopia in one hand while extending the other hand over Dresden in a gesture of protection.
The statue underwent complete restoration in 2004, requiring 520 grams of 23.75-karat gold leaf and costing the city 230,000 euros.
A discussion arose after World War II about removing the statue due to its raised arm position, which some associated with the Nazi salute.
Location: Dresden
Creator: Richard Guhr
Part of: Neues Rathaus
GPS coordinates: 51.04802,13.74096
Latest update: March 7, 2025 12:01
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