Kriegerdenkmal am Galgenberg, War memorial on Galgenberg hill, Hildesheim, Germany
The memorial features a 5.5-meter-high statue of a soldier wearing a coat and steel helmet, standing guard on a pedestal in front of a pilaster.
Constructed in 1939, the monument honors 4,165 fallen soldiers from the Infantry Regiment von Voigts-Rhetz who lost their lives during World War I.
The inscription on the memorial reads in German: 'Those who gave their lives in times of destiny gained immortality for the people and themselves'.
The memorial stands on the southwest slope of Galgenberg hill, accessible through two circular lawn areas that lead to the monument's main structure.
The statue is made from Salzhemmendorf dolomite stone and remained undamaged during World War II, despite the extensive destruction in the surrounding area.
Location: Hildesheim
GPS coordinates: 52.14473,9.97005
Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:28
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