Röntgendenkmal, Scientific monument in Giessen, Germany
The Röntgendenkmal is an artwork in Giessen made from metal rods and natural stone, with metal bars passing through the stone to represent X-rays. The sculpture shows in physical form how these rays penetrate through matter.
The sculpture was created in 1962 by artist Erich Fritz Reuter and honors Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, who worked at Giessen University between 1879 and 1888. It stands at the place where this scientist once taught and researched.
The monument sits in Theater Park beside the City Theater, showing how science fits into the town's public life. Visitors can see how a major scientific discovery remains alive in the community's memory.
The monument is located in the South Complex area and is fully accessible for visitors of all abilities. An inscription plaque on site provides information about those who supported its creation.
What makes this work special is that it transforms an invisible scientific force, X-rays, into a visible and touchable form of stone and metal. Walking around the sculpture helps you understand how rays pass through matter without just imagining it.
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