Nathan, Bronze monument in Wolfenbüttel, Germany
The bronze statue stands between Wolfenbüttel Castle, Lessing House, Herzog August Library, and Arsenal, depicting a character wearing long robes and a cap.
Created by sculptor Erich Schmidtbochum in 1961, the monument represents Nathan, the main character from Gotthold Ephraim Lessing's last theater play written nearby.
The statue represents religious tolerance and understanding among different faiths, reflecting the central message of Lessing's influential work Nathan the Wise.
Located in the center of Wolfenbüttel's historical district, the monument rests on a half-meter concrete base with the inscription 'NATHAN DER WEISE'.
The statue's design used actor Ernst Deutsch as a model, with the right hand extended downward and the left hand pressed against the chest.
Location: Wolfenbüttel
GPS coordinates: 52.16337,10.53055
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:19
Schloss Wolfenbüttel
627 m
Marienkirche
502 m
Memorial Wolffenbüttel Prison
753 m
Lessinghaus
40 m
Zeughaus Wolfenbüttel
69 m
Trinitatiskirche
759 m
Kleines Schloss
164 m
St. Petrus
500 m
Lessingtheater
810 m
Christoph 30
1.7 km
Schloss Antoinettenruh
2.1 km
Kornspeicher
80 m
Wolfenbüttel station
508 m
St. Johannis
420 m
Peter-Räuber-Schule
1.3 km
St.-Thomas-Kirche
1.7 km
Kanzlerhaus
396 m
Jüdischer Friedhof
1.4 km
Apostelkirche
1.6 km
Baudenkmalensemble Auguststadt
359 m
Baudenkmalensemble Freiheit
318 m
Filmpalast
704 m
Wilhelm Busch
57 m
CineStar Wolfenbüttel
689 m
KuBa-Halle
1.4 km
Christoph 30
1.7 km
Stolperstein dedicated to Martha Grünberg
2.1 km
Wasserturm
1 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes