Schiller monument

The Schiller Monument is a bronze sculpture located in Gallusanlage park, depicting the poet Friedrich Schiller standing upright and dignified. Four allegorical bronze figures surround the base, each representing different themes from his literary works.

Sculptor Emil Franz Becker created this monument in the early 1900s to commemorate the poet Friedrich Schiller and his literary legacy. It was built to recognize Schiller's profound influence on German culture and literature.

The monument shows how Frankfurt honors one of Germany's most important poets in its public spaces. It reflects the city's long connection to literature and the arts as part of everyday life.

The monument sits in Gallusanlage park and is easily accessible via several public transit stops near Frankfurt's downtown shopping area. The park is open to everyone and provides space to view the sculpture from different angles.

The four figures at the base represent poetry, drama, philosophy, and history, reflecting the different facets of Schiller's artistic work and intellectual world. Each bronze form was carefully designed to embody a specific aspect of his creative legacy.

Location: Frankfurt

GPS coordinates: 50.11110,8.57123

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:23