Monument47cddd9e…6274Place of Remembrance
Walter Wittig
Memorial Stone for Walter Wittig in Magdeburg
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This memorial stone commemorates Walter Wittig, a taxi driver who was murdered on August 23, 1927, in Magdeburg. Erected by taxi drivers organized in the German Transport Association in Leipzig and Magdeburg, the stone stands as a reminder of this tragic event. The stone memorial is 1.1 meters tall.
Quick Facts
- Height
- 1.1 m
Guided Story
In front of you stands a simple memorial stone, commemorating the tragic death of Walter Wittig. Walter Wittig was a taxi driver who was murdered on August 23, 1927, here in Magdeburg. The stone you see is 1.1 meters tall and was erected by his colleagues from the German Transport Association in Leipzig and Magdeburg. This memorial serves as a poignant reminder not only of Walter Wittig's life but also of the unforeseeable tragedy that occurred here. It is a quiet place of remembrance, keeping the events of that time alive.
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Monuments of Magdeburg — Walk IIStop 1 of 10
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