Wingolfdenkmal, Memorial monument in Eisenach, Germany
The Wingolfdenkmal sits at the southern end of Pfarrberg in Eisenach and connects two streets through a stone stairway. The structure features a stone wall that creates a passage linking Pfarrberg and Domstrasse.
The memorial was built in 1899 to honor members of the Wingolf association who died in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871. Major changes came in the 1930s when the monument underwent a significant redesign.
The monument served as a meeting place for members of student associations who gathered here to connect with one another. Today it remains part of the local landscape and reminds visitors of the historical role these groups played in city life.
The monument is easily accessible and the stairway provides a practical connection between the two street levels. You can reach it on foot without difficulty as it sits directly along a common walking route.
The original bronze figure was replaced in the 1930s with a stone cross plate that commemorates losses from different historical periods. This change reflects how the memorial's purpose evolved to recognize broader historical struggles.
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