MonumentArchitectural Heritage Monument4f20c4ca…9156Place of Remembrance
Siegessäule
Historic monument with artistic viewing platform
Counts toward these achievements:
Potsdam: First Steps10 pts
Potsdam: Explorer25 pts
Potsdam: Insider50 pts
The Victory Column in Babelsberg Park, built in 1868 by Heinrich Strack, features a bronze Victoria statue by Christian Daniel Rauch. It sits on a platform with artistic floor mosaics and is recognized as an architectural heritage landmark.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1867
- Architect
- Heinrich Strack
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
Guided Story
You are now standing before the Victory Column, built in 1868 by Heinrich Strack. This monument, located in Babelsberg Park, features a bronze Victoria statue created by Christian Daniel Rauch. Notice the intricate floor mosaics on the platform where the column stands. It's recognized as an architectural heritage landmark. Just 54 meters to the west is the Feldherrenbank. Appreciate the blend of art and history that this place offers.
