Friedenssteine, Memorial stone site in Bad Kösen, Germany.
Four limestone blocks stand arranged in an arc formation along the steep slope of Ilskeweg, facing towards Fränkenau village in Saxony-Anhalt.
The stones commemorate significant peace treaties of German unification, including the 1815 Second Paris Peace, 1864 Vienna Peace, 1866 Prague Peace, and 1871 German Empire formation.
Each limestone block features carved dates marking decisive moments in Prussian-German history, representing the gradual process of German national unification during the 19th century.
The memorial stones are accessible via the Ilskeweg path, with their exact location marked at coordinates 51° 08′ 19.68″ N, 11° 42′ 44.21″ E.
Despite extensive research until 2001 in Kösen and Naumburg archives, the exact origin and donor of these memorial stones remains undocumented.
Location: Bad Kösen
GPS coordinates: 51.13880,11.71227
Latest update: May 16, 2025 03:13
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