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Ernst-August-Denkmal
Equestrian statue honoring King Ernest Augustus
Counts toward these achievements:
Hannover: First Steps10 pts
Hannover: Explorer25 pts
Hannover: Insider50 pts
The Ernst-August Monument, created in 1861 by Albert Wolff, is an equestrian statue honoring King Ernest Augustus of the former Kingdom of Hanover. Located at Ernst-August-Platz in front of Hanover's main train station, it is a prominent meeting point in the city. This monument is recognized as an architectural heritage site in Lower Saxony.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1861
- Height
- 5 m
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Opening Date
- September 21, 1861
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
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Location
Nearby
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408 m away
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