Schillerdenkmal

The Schillerdenkmal is a bronze statue in Mitte showing Friedrich Schiller wearing a laurel wreath, standing on a cube-shaped pedestal near Georgstraße. Four figures at the base represent different aspects of his work, and four semicircular basins with lion-head spouts surround the composition.

Wilhelm Engelhard created this monument in 1863, several years after nationwide celebrations of Schiller's 100th birthday in November 1859. The work was made during a period when the poet was regarded as a central figure in German culture.

Four figures surround the base, each representing a different aspect of Schiller's work: poetry, drama, philosophy, and historical writing. Together they show how the poet shaped different areas of German intellectual life.

The monument sits at the intersection of Schillerstraße and Georgstraße in central Hannover and is fully wheelchair accessible. Its central location makes it easy to visit while walking through the downtown area.

The four semicircular basins surrounding the central figure feature lion-head water spouts that were designed but never activated to work as a fountain. These unused water features add an unexpected architectural detail to the monument.

Location: Mitte

Inception: 1863

Creator: Wilhelm Engelhard

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

GPS coordinates: 52.37518,9.73549

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:40