The Göttingen Seven, Bronze monument in Mitte, Germany.
The Göttinger Seven monument features a six-meter high portal with one gate ajar and nine bronze figures representing professors who opposed constitutional changes.
In 1837, seven professors from Göttingen University refused to swear allegiance to King Ernest Augustus, leading to their dismissal and some facing exile from Germany.
The monument represents a defining moment in German academic freedom, with three professors depicted outside the gate symbolizing their banishment from Hannover.
Located at Platz der Göttinger Sieben, the monument includes detailed bronze figures and informative plaques explaining the historical significance of these professors' actions.
The bronze figures in the monument were modeled after acquaintances of sculptor Floriano Bodini rather than historical likenesses of the actual professors.
Location: Mitte
Inception: 1990s
Creator: Floriano Bodini
Accessibility: Accesible en silla de ruedas
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 52.36972,9.73409
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:57
Hanover offers a wide range of sights that reflect the history, culture, and architecture of the capital of Lower Saxony. The city is home to several important museums, including the State Museum with collections on art and natural history, and the Sprengel Museum for modern art. Historic buildings such as the New Town Hall with its large dome and the medieval Market Church shape the cityscape. The Herrenhausen Gardens rank among the most important Baroque garden complexes in Europe and extend over a large area in the northern part of the city. The Maschsee, an artificial lake created in the 1930s, serves as a recreational area. Other attractions include the reconstructed Leibniz House, the Aegidien Church as a war memorial, and the historic Red Thread that guides visitors to the main points of the Old Town.
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