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Historiensäule

2000 Years of History Carved in Stone

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Standing tall in Josef-Görres-Platz, the impressive Historiensäule narrates the 2000-year history of Koblenz in an artistic manner. Sculptor Jürgen Weber captured pivotal events and figures in a 10.59-meter-high column that fascinates both tourists and locals alike. A visit here is a journey through time, leaving you amazed and bringing the city's past to life.

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Did you know?

The Historiensäule in Koblenz was completed and unveiled to the public eight years after it was gifted to the city.

Guided Story

Feel the whispers of history in the air? Look up at this towering column, standing as a testament to 2000 years of vibrant history, strife, and triumph. Each figure and relief tells a story from Koblenz's past. Did you know the column was actually completed almost a decade after the city's 2000-year celebration? Sculptor Jürgen Weber poured his heart into this masterpiece, finally unveiling it in 2000. If you look closely, you’ll see some of the city's most dramatic moments captured in stone. This column is more than a monument; it's a storyteller, bringing the past of this city to life for you right here.