Rommel Monument, War memorial in Heidenheim an der Brenz, Germany
The Rommel Monument is a war memorial in Heidenheim an der Brenz featuring a limestone monolith inscribed with Field Marshal Erwin Rommel's name and rank. The site includes sculptures that represent victims of war.
Wehrmacht veterans erected this memorial in 1961, reflecting the common views of that period regarding military service in World War II. Subsequent artistic additions later shifted the site's meaning fundamentally.
The monument now features an artistic installation depicting a landmine victim that has transformed its meaning. This addition makes the site a statement against war and extremism that visitors can physically encounter.
The memorial stands in a public space and is easy to reach on foot. Informational plaques at the site explain both the history and the artistic elements for visitors.
The site stands out because visitors physically interact with the artistic installation through their movement around it. This hands-on approach sparks conversations about how societies remember difficult historical periods.
Location: Heidenheim an der Brenz
Creator: Franklin Pühn
Website: https://rommel-denkmal.de
GPS coordinates: 48.68999,10.14160
Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:46
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