
Gedenksäule Autobahnbau
A monumental tribute to highway construction history
Did you know?
This 13.5-meter-tall obelisk is not only a heritage monument but also symbolically marks the beginning of the motorway culture in Saxony.
Quick Facts
- Height
- 13.5 m
- Heritage Status
- Heritage Monument
Guided Story
Imagine standing here at a spot that carries the stories of roads past. Look up to the top of this obelisk. What you see isn't just a monument, but a silent witness to a time when highways were opening up the world. Did you know this obelisk has stood here for decades, a symbol of progress and engineering from the past? In the shadow of this structure, you can almost hear the hum of the first cars on freshly paved roads. Turn around – to the east, you'll find the Theaterhaus Rudi. It's a piece of culture that contrasts with the bold architecture of the highways. This pillar isn't just a relic of stone; it's a living part of Dresden's history.
Location
Nearby

UCI Kinowelt

Theaterhaus Rudi

Micktner Windmühle

Dresden-Trachau

Rathaus Mickten

Kaditzer Linde

Am Trachauer Bahnhof
