Rudolf Virchow Monument
Rudolf Virchow Monument, Marble and limestone memorial in Karlplatz, Berlin-Mitte, Germany
The Rudolf Virchow Monument features a three-tiered base with doric columns at each corner, supporting a sculptural group depicting a titan fighting a sphinx.
In 1910, architect Alfred Messel and sculptor Fritz Klimsch completed this monument to honor Rudolf Virchow, a physician who revolutionized medical science and public health.
The monument incorporates neoclassical design elements, including white marble reliefs depicting Virchow with his students and laurel branches adorning the portrait.
The memorial stands at coordinates 52°31′22″N 13°22′46″E, with two pyramidal poplars planted in 1998 framing the structure on both sides.
The sculptural group represents an allegory where the titan symbolizes medical practitioners battling against illness, represented by the sphinx figure.
Location: Berlin-Mitte
Inception: 1910
Architects: Alfred Messel
Creator: Fritz Klimsch
Made from material: Muschelkalk, marble
Website: https://bildhauerei-in-berlin.de/bildwerk/rudolf-virchow-denkmal
GPS coordinates: 52.52271,13.37936
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:42
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