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Feldherrenbank
A tribute to Prussian military leaders
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The Feldherrenbank in Potsdam, designed by Reinhold Persius in 1882, commemorates the Prussian leaders of the wars of German unification. The garden bench originally featured portrait busts of these military figures on its backrest. Made of sandstone, it was formerly known as the Generalsbank.
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The bench was originally adorned with portrait busts of Prussian military leaders.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1882
- Architect
- Reinhold Persius
- Former Name
- Generalsbank
Guided Story
Here you are at the Feldherrenbank, designed by Reinhold Persius in 1882. This sandstone bench was originally adorned with busts of Prussian military leaders from the wars of German unification, giving it the former name Generalsbank. Just 54 meters to the east, you can see the Victory Column. To the west, about 200 meters away, lies Park Babelsberg, a lovely spot for a stroll after taking in this historic site.
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Monuments of Potsdam — Walk IIStop 3 of 13
Location
Nearby
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