Platanenhain, Tree grove and architectural complex in Mathildenhöhe, Germany.
The Platanenhain forms a rectangle of 125 by 40 meters with plane trees planted in eight longitudinal and twenty-three transverse rows.
Grand Duke Ludwig III and Duchess Mathilde Karoline established the initial park layout in 1833, setting the foundation for the future artistic development.
The garden features forty sculptures by Bernhard Hoetger, including allegorical reliefs representing themes of life cycles through Spring, Summer, Sleep, and Resurrection.
The garden maintains its original structure with stone planters, water features, and sculptural elements arranged along systematic pathways for visitors to explore.
Two bronze sculptures guard the southern entrance: a silver lion representing day and a leopard symbolizing night, mounted on elevated pedestals.
Location: Darmstadt
Address: PlatanenhainOlbrichwegErich-Ollenhauer-Promenade
GPS coordinates: 49.87669,8.66605
Latest update: March 21, 2025 15:30
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