
Monument20df214a…4860Place of Remembrance
Zu Ehren Ernst Thälmanns
Tribute to a DDR Political Leader
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This sandstone memorial stone commemorates Ernst Thälmann, a prominent Weimar Republic politician and KPD leader. Designed by Horst Misch in 1969, it stands with the inscription 'Zu Ehren / Ernst Thälmanns' as a testament to DDR history.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1969
Guided Story
You're looking at a simple yet significant sandstone memorial. Created in 1969 by Horst Misch, this stone commemorates Ernst Thälmann, a prominent politician from the Weimar Republic and leader of the Communist Party of Germany. The inscription reads 'Zu Ehren / Ernst Thälmanns', serving as a testament to DDR history and Thälmann's role during that period. Just 37 meters southeast, you'll find the memorial for the former Spanish fighters. Each of these memorials tells its own story, preserving the memory of important figures from the past.
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Location
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