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Prometheus
A Symbol of Creation in Erlangen
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Created by Heinrich Kirchner in 1970, Prometheus is an impressive sculpture in Erlangen. The artwork honors the mythical titan who brought fire to humanity.
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The sculpture was erected in 1970.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1970
- Height
- 505 m
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- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
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- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
Guided Story
In front of you is the sculpture of Prometheus, created by Heinrich Kirchner in 1970. This artwork honors the mythical titan who brought fire to humanity. If you look around, you might notice the Burgberggarten roughly 36 meters to the northwest. There's also the 1891 water reservoir about 102 meters in the same direction. The sculpture itself is not only significant in size, but also in its symbolic meaning. Take a moment to appreciate the intricate details and Kirchner's artistic signature. Standing here, you can also sense the cultural pulse of the area, just a short walk west to the Bergkirchweih.
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Location
Nearby

Bergkirchweih
162 m away

Hochreservoir von 1891
103 m away

Weller Keller
245 m away

Skulpturengarten
43 m away

Henninger-Keller
318 m away

Erlanger Musikinstitut
171 m away

Burgbergkapelle
545 m away

Herz-Jesu
702 m away