MonumentArchitectural Heritage Monumenta5fbfedc…6b48Place of Remembrance
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Honoring fallen soldiers in Witten
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Witten: First Steps10 pts
Witten: Explorer25 pts
Witten: Insider50 pts
The Germania Monument in Witten was unveiled on September 30, 1877, to honor fallen soldiers. Designed by Witten-born architect Heinrich Klutmann, the stone monument stands eight meters tall. Its construction was funded through voluntary donations, including a significant contribution from entrepreneur Louis Berger.
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Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1877
- Architect
- Heinrich Klutmann
- Height
- 8 m
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Wheelchair Access
- Not accessible
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Location
Nearby
DB Werk Oberbaustoffe Witten
220 m away
Trotz Allem
324 m away
Witten Town Hall
344 m away
Gustav-Landauer-Bibliothek
325 m away
Johanniskirche
443 m away
Bosniak cultural center Witten
303 m away
Hochbunker Augustastraße
533 m away
Witten Central Station
539 m away
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