Hessendenkmal, War memorial in Nordend, Frankfurt, Germany
The Hessendenkmal features a marble cube resting on basalt blocks, with inscriptions on all four sides commemorating fallen Hessian soldiers.
King Friedrich Wilhelm II of Prussia commissioned this memorial in 1793 to honor Hessian soldiers who died fighting French forces on December 2, 1792.
The monument includes inscriptions in Latin and German, listing names of officers, non-commissioned officers, and common soldiers who lost their lives.
Located along Friedberger Landstraße, the wheelchair-accessible monument stands near its original position, having been moved slightly in 1971 due to road construction.
Each basalt column incorporated into the structure represents one fallen soldier, while elements like the club of Hercules symbolize military strength.
Location: Frankfurt
Accessibility: Rolstoeltoegankelijk
GPS coordinates: 50.11972,8.68963
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:00
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