Memorial Johann David Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg
Memorial Johann David Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg, Bronze military memorial on Unter den Linden, Berlin, Germany.
The Yorck Memorial features a 2.65-meter bronze statue mounted on a granite pedestal, reaching a total height of 3.83 meters.
The monument, completed in 1855, honors Prussian Field Marshal Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg, who directed military operations during the Napoleonic Wars.
Sculptor Christian Daniel Rauch and architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel collaborated to create this memorial, combining their artistic expertise in bronze and stone.
Located in Berlin-Mitte at coordinates 52.516599, 13.395906, the memorial stands among other historical monuments along the boulevard Unter den Linden.
The memorial's inscriptions include text added in 1964, displaying 'YORCK' and a dedication from Friedrich Wilhelm to the Field Marshal.
Location: Berlin-Mitte
Inception: 1855
Architects: Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Creator: Christian Daniel Rauch
Height: 2.65 m
Made from material: bronze, granite
GPS coordinates: 52.51660,13.39591
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:10
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