Anton Tschechow Denkmal, Bronze monument in Badenweiler, Germany.
The Anton Chekhov monument is a bronze statue in Badenweiler depicting the Russian writer in a standing pose. The sculpture stands beside the former Hotel Sommer, where he spent his final days.
A monument was first erected in 1908, but Nazi forces melted it down during World War II. The current bronze statue was installed in 1992 to restore remembrance of the writer.
The monument draws literature enthusiasts and visitors interested in Chekhov's connection to this spa town. People gather here to reflect on the Russian writer and his influence on European culture.
The monument sits in a central location and is easy to reach on foot. Information boards in several languages explain Chekhov's time in Badenweiler and his literary significance.
Chekhov traveled to Badenweiler in 1904 to seek treatment for tuberculosis but died under tragic circumstances. The monument marks the exact location where the famous writer spent his final weeks.
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