Ludwig-Eisenbahn-Denkmal, Railway monument and water well near Bärenschanze station, Nuremberg, Germany.
The Ludwig-Eisenbahn-Denkmal is a railway monument and water well near Bärenschanze subway station in Nuremberg. It features a 10 meter granite obelisk topped with a bronze genius figure on a winged wheel, with allegorical bronze sculptures representing the two cities at its base.
The foundation stone was laid on December 7, 1885, marking 50 years since the first German railway journey between Nuremberg and Fürth. The monument was created to honor this milestone in early railway history.
The bronze figures at the base represent Furthia and Noris, personifications of Fürth and Nuremberg. These sculptures by the Lenz art foundry show how the two cities are connected through their railway history.
The monument stands at the eastern entrance of Bärenschanze subway station on Fürther Strasse, making it easily accessible by public transportation. Its location near a main road means it is convenient to visit while exploring the area.
The monument has been relocated three times: in 1927 for tramway construction, in 1965 for subway works, and in 1993 to its current location. These moves reflect how the city's development changed over the decades.
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