Monumente24c3da1…ae55Place of Remembrance
Der Schwebende
A Floating Angel of Remembrance
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Created by Ernst Barlach in 1927, Der Schwebende is a striking bronze sculpture. This memorial honors the war dead and is renowned for its depiction of a floating angel. Notably, the original casting was lost, but several replicas exist today.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1927
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