Monumente850124b…fc28Place of Remembrance

Löwendenkmal

Stone Lion Memorial from a Bygone Era

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The Löwendenkmal, also known as the Sleeping Lion, was erected in 1868. This stone sculpture stands 2.45 meters tall, commemorating the history and the people who were once part of this region.

Quick Facts

Founded: 1868
Height: 2.45 m
Wheelchair Access: Not accessible

Guided Story

As you stand before the Löwendenkmal, you might notice the serene power emanating from the stone sculpture of the sleeping lion. Erected in 1868, this monument stands 2.45 meters tall, commemorating the history of the people who once were part of this region. If you turn around, you might catch sight of the Evangelische Kirche Bommern, about 244 meters to the southeast. This fusion of history and architecture invites reflection on times gone by. The lion, a symbol of strength and calm, keeps the memory of the past alive.