Trauernde Magdeburg

Trauernde Magdeburg is a bronze sculpture depicting a seated woman wearing a city crown and holding a blunt sword, draped in a heavy cloak. The work stands in the entrance hall of St. Johannis Church in the old town.

Created in 1906, the sculpture commemorates Magdeburg's destruction in 1631 during the Thirty Years War. The bronze survived the bombing campaigns of World War II and remains intact today.

The crowned woman in this sculpture represents Magdeburg's civic identity and dignity. Visitors can see how the city visually expresses its status through this symbolic figure.

The sculpture is located inside St. Johannis Church at Johannisbergstrasse 1 in Magdeburg's old town and can be viewed during the church's visiting hours. It is easily accessible from the main entrance, though visitors should verify opening times in advance.

The work was commissioned by industrial magnate Eugen Polte and created by artists from the Luther Memorial in Worms. This connection to another significant artistic site gives the sculpture noteworthy origins that many visitors overlook.

Location: Magdeburg

Creator: Adolf von Donndorf

Part of: St.-Johannis-Kirche

GPS coordinates: 52.13084,11.64080

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:47