Luisendenkmal, Memorial statue in Geschwister-Scholl-Park, Alte Neustadt district, Magdeburg, Germany.
The Luisendenkmal is a marble statue of a Prussian queen standing on a pedestal in a landscaped garden section of Geschwister-Scholl-Park. The figure is surrounded by planted areas and pathways that integrate the monument into the broader park setting.
The original monument was erected in 1901, but the East German government destroyed it in 1963. Only the statue's head survived and later enabled an exact reconstruction of the complete work.
The monument honors a Prussian queen whom Magdeburg's residents held in high regard, and her memory remains tied to this location. Visitors walking through the park encounter a figure who shaped the city's historical identity.
The monument sits at a central location within the park and features accessible pathways all around it. The site is easy to reach on foot and welcomes visitors of all mobility levels.
The restoration was completed in 2009 by three sculptors who painstakingly recreated the statue based on the surviving head. This method of reconstructing from a single fragment demonstrates both craftsmanship and historical dedication.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
