Berliner Meilenstein, Heritage milestone monument in Syke, Germany
Berliner Meilenstein is a stone marker in Syke that shows the distance of 380 kilometers to the capital. The marker belongs to the protected monuments of Lower Saxony and stands as part of a wider network of such road markers.
The stone was erected in 2015 and follows the tradition of old milestones that once showed travelers distances along German roads. This type of marker played an important role in navigation during earlier centuries.
This milestone represents a connection between Syke and Berlin, marking the geographical relationship between regional towns and the German capital through physical monuments.
The marker stands at a spot accessible by local transport and is signposted for visitors. The surrounding area allows a brief stop to view the stone and its inscription.
The stone is part of a project making old routes between regional places and Berlin visible again. Such markers recall a time when distances had to be readable right on the road for travelers.
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