Demokratieglocke, Bronze memorial on Augustusplatz, Leipzig, Germany.
The Demokratieglocke is a bronze bell on Augustusplatz with an egg-shaped form surrounded by a granite ring. The work sits on a solid foundation and displays a polished surface that catches the light.
The memorial was erected in 2009 and references the Monday demonstrations of 1989 that contributed to the fall of East Germany. Those events were central to peaceful change in the region.
The name refers to the Monday demonstrations when people gathered to call for change in the city. An engraved poem on the granite base connects literature with the memory of those events.
The bell rings twelve times on Mondays at a specific evening time, while other days feature random chimes during daylight hours. Visiting during the day allows you to observe the monument in calm surroundings.
In spring 2013, a guerrilla art group unexpectedly wrapped the bell with yarn, making it resemble a sitting hen. This surprising action showed how the monument continues to spark public creativity.
Location: Leipzig
Inception: October 9, 2009
Creator: Via Lewandowsky
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
GPS coordinates: 51.33942,12.38028
Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:08
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