MonumentArchitectural Heritage Monumentbfe2b075…b2a6Place of Remembrance
Reiterdenkmal, Kaiser Wilhelm I.
Equestrian Statue of Kaiser Wilhelm I.
Counts toward these achievements:
Essen: First Steps10 pts
Essen: Explorer25 pts
Essen: Insider50 pts
The equestrian statue of Kaiser Wilhelm I. in Essen's Burgplatz commemorates the founder of the German Empire. Erected in 1898 by Hermann Volz, it stands as an architectural heritage monument in North Rhine-Westphalia, portraying Wilhelm I. in his role as a victorious emperor.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1898
- Architect
- Hermann Volz
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
Audio Guide
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Part of These Trails
Heritage Sites in EssenStop 5 of 6
Location
Nearby
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