Pomnik Fryderyka III w Poznaniu

The Pomnik Fryderyka III w Poznaniu was a granite monument holding a statue of the Prussian king in field marshal uniform with a distinctive pickelhaube helmet. The figure stood near Wilhelmowski Square and dominated the area as one of the city's most visible public monuments.

The monument was unveiled on September 4, 1902 during the Imperial Days celebration attended by German Emperor Wilhelm II and Empress Augusta Victoria. It was dismantled in April 1919 following Polish independence movements and demonstrations for Gdańsk Pomerania.

The monument was created by Berlin sculptor Johannes Boese and represented Prussian influence in the city's public space. It served as a visible symbol of the political power dynamics of that era.

The original monument no longer stands at its former location since its removal in 1919. Visitors interested in seeing what remains can visit stone fragments preserved at the Lapidarium of Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań.

Sculptor Johannes Boese, who created the work, was later appointed professor at the Berlin Academy of Fine Arts. This promotion reflected the importance of the commission in the artistic world of that period.

Location: Poznań

GPS coordinates: 52.40803,16.92853

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:43