Wilhelm II of Germany Obelisk in Haifa, German imperial obelisk in Haifa, Israel.
The Wilhelm II of Germany Obelisk is a stone monument in Haifa honoring Kaiser Wilhelm II, who visited the city in 1898 during his journey to Jerusalem. It stands near Yefe Nof street as a marker of this period of European presence in the region.
The monument was built in 1910 and suffered destruction during the British occupation in 1918, leaving it in ruins for decades. A major restoration in 1982 returned it to its original state.
The monument shows the historical ties between the German Empire and the region under Ottoman rule. It marks how European powers established their presence in the Levant through such commemorative structures.
The monument is easily accessible from downtown Haifa with directional signs marking the way. An old Turkish cannon displayed nearby adds historical context to the visit.
The 1982 restoration coincided with a visit by Wilhelm II's grandson, creating an unexpected modern connection to this historical monument. This timing linked two generations separated by nearly a century.
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