Preußendenkmal

The Preußendenkmal is a stone monument in Ibbenbüren that rises approximately three meters tall. It features medallions with portraits of Prussian King Frederick I and Kaiser Wilhelm II, crowned with an ornamental upper section.

The monument was erected in 1902 to celebrate 200 years since the County of Lingen became part of the Kingdom of Prussia. It marked an important turning point in the region's history and its connection to Prussian rule.

The monument displays the emblems of Ibbenbüren with a golden anchor on a blue background alongside the Prussian eagle. These symbols reflect the city's connection to its Prussian past and remain visible on the sandstone structure today.

The monument has been located in Heldermannpark since March 2019 and is publicly accessible. The park setting provides a calm environment where you can view the structure and learn about the area's heritage.

Sculptor August Schmiemann from Münster created this monument, which has been relocated three times throughout its existence. It moved from Upper Market to Münsterstraße in 1924, then to Neumarkt in 1984, before finding its current home in the park.

Location: Ibbenbüren

Inception: 1902

Creator: August Schmiemann

GPS coordinates: 52.27756,7.71867

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:41