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König Wilhelm IV.-Denkmal
A monarch and a university, carved in stone
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Standing since 1837 on Wilhelmsplatz, this monument commemorates King William IV and the centenary of the University of Göttingen's founding. It intertwines the legacy of the English-Hanoverian king with the city's scholarly heritage. A spot where history and academia beautifully converge.
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The monument to King William IV was erected in 1837 to honor not just the monarch, but also the centenary of the University of Göttingen.
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- Founded
- 1837
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
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