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Kolonialstein
Reflecting on Germany's Colonial Legacy
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Unveiled on April 24, 1924, the Kolonialstein in Heidelberg's city forest commemorates the founding of Germany's first colony in what is now Namibia. Alongside the nearby Kolonialbrunnen, it forms a historical ensemble that encourages reflection on colonial history. A visit here provides a moment to ponder the past and its lasting impacts.
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Did you know?
The Colonial Stone in Heidelberg was unveiled exactly 40 years after the establishment of the first German colony.
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- Wheelchair Access
- Partially accessible
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