Mahnmal Bodesruh, Memorial tower on the former inner German border near Kleinensee, Germany.
The concrete observation tower reaches 16.8 meters into the sky, providing views over the Gerstunger Basin and the Werra Valley toward the Thuringian Forest.
Built in 1963 by the municipality of Kleinensee and the state of Hesse, the memorial was inaugurated in 1964 by the Minister President of Hesse.
The memorial tower preserves memories of post-World War II German division and honors the late returnees from prisoner-of-war camps.
The monument underwent renovations in 1973 and will receive extensive restoration work starting 2023, with a budget of 547,500 euros.
Initial plans included the construction of a second identical memorial on the Thuringian side after German reunification, which never materialized.
Location: Heringen
Height: 16.8 m
Made from material: concrete
GPS coordinates: 50.91795,9.95704
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:42
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