Schiller Monument
Schiller Monument
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Neighbourhood: Mitte (Borough)
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- Hausvogteiplatz • 3 min walk
- Stadtmitte • 4 min walk
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK185,662 contributions
Sept 2019
This monument stands in tribute to Friedrich Schiller, the great German poet and writer, who along with Shakespeare and Cervantes is considered amongst the greatest ofEuropean authors.
This monument stands beautifully in the centre of Gendermarkt surrounded by equally beautiful buildings of the Opera House, French Cathedral and German Church. The monument depicts Schiller as a young man, in romantic pose surrounded by allegorical figures of his writings, Lyric Poetry, Tragedy, History and Philosophy.
This monument stands beautifully in the centre of Gendermarkt surrounded by equally beautiful buildings of the Opera House, French Cathedral and German Church. The monument depicts Schiller as a young man, in romantic pose surrounded by allegorical figures of his writings, Lyric Poetry, Tragedy, History and Philosophy.
Written 30 September 2019
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Rabih SOUAID
Düsseldorf, Germany2,217 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
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Location: Gendarmenmarkt
Visit Duration: 10 minutes
Friedrich Schiller Statue honors Gemany's most admired poet, philosopher and historian and one of the most significant dramatists and lyricists. He provides the lyrics to Beethoven's Ode to Joy, the European anthem.
The statue represents Schiller wearing a crown of laurel leaves, holding a scroll in his left hand and depicted as a young, self-assured man.
Below him sit four allegorical female figures depicting Schiller's main areas of creative activity:
1-Poetry with a swan-headed harp
2-Drama amd tragedy with the attribute if a mask
3- History with names including Schiller, Lessing, Kant, Goethe ...on her tablets
4-Philosophy holding a scroll with a text in Ancient Greek: ‘Know Thyself’.
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Location: Gendarmenmarkt
Visit Duration: 10 minutes
Friedrich Schiller Statue honors Gemany's most admired poet, philosopher and historian and one of the most significant dramatists and lyricists. He provides the lyrics to Beethoven's Ode to Joy, the European anthem.
The statue represents Schiller wearing a crown of laurel leaves, holding a scroll in his left hand and depicted as a young, self-assured man.
Below him sit four allegorical female figures depicting Schiller's main areas of creative activity:
1-Poetry with a swan-headed harp
2-Drama amd tragedy with the attribute if a mask
3- History with names including Schiller, Lessing, Kant, Goethe ...on her tablets
4-Philosophy holding a scroll with a text in Ancient Greek: ‘Know Thyself’.
Written 12 May 2019
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liucy752
Taipei, Taiwan1,613 contributions
Oct 2017 • Family
Friedrich Schiller (1788–1805) was a German writer. Schiller and Goethe were the leading figures of Weimar Classicism, a cultural and literary movement.
Four women sit on the edges of the basins represent the writer’s main areas of creative activity. poetry, tragedy, history, and philosophy, .
The monument was executed by Reinhold Begas. He also designed the Neptunbrunnen (Fountain of Neptune) located at the square between the St Mary's Church and the Rotes Rathaus.
Look at the similar compositions of the two masterpieces: "the main character in the center, surrounded by four women".
Four women sit on the edges of the basins represent the writer’s main areas of creative activity. poetry, tragedy, history, and philosophy, .
The monument was executed by Reinhold Begas. He also designed the Neptunbrunnen (Fountain of Neptune) located at the square between the St Mary's Church and the Rotes Rathaus.
Look at the similar compositions of the two masterpieces: "the main character in the center, surrounded by four women".
Written 6 January 2018
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MikeyMackTravels
Prague, Czech Republic2,984 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
This monument was located right across the street from our hotel. Beautiful set of statues outside the concert hall. Worth a visit and short walk.
Written 14 November 2018
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David M
Tampa, FL4,394 contributions
Nov 2018 • Solo
Came through the Square at 7:30 PM, and the statues and impressive buildings were all dramatically lit. The square was almost empty so it created quite a scene
Written 12 November 2018
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Neil K
Liverpool, UK829,647 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
The Schiller Monument is a wonderful set of statues located in arguably the most beautiful square in Berlin namely Gendarmenmarkt.
The monument is in honour of Friedrich Schiller ,a very famous poet,philosopher and historian.
Sculpured in the 19th century by the renowned artist Reinhold Begas, the statues are well detailed and really photogenic.
During WW2 this monument was removed as Gendarmenmarkt was converted into a parade ground ,this probably explains why they are in such pristine condition.
They form part of Gendarmenmarkt which is an square packed with exquisite architecture including the French & German cathedrals and the magnificent Schinkels Konzerthaus.
Easy to locate by jumping the Ubahn down to stop Stadtmitte.
A great set of statues and well worth checking out.
The monument is in honour of Friedrich Schiller ,a very famous poet,philosopher and historian.
Sculpured in the 19th century by the renowned artist Reinhold Begas, the statues are well detailed and really photogenic.
During WW2 this monument was removed as Gendarmenmarkt was converted into a parade ground ,this probably explains why they are in such pristine condition.
They form part of Gendarmenmarkt which is an square packed with exquisite architecture including the French & German cathedrals and the magnificent Schinkels Konzerthaus.
Easy to locate by jumping the Ubahn down to stop Stadtmitte.
A great set of statues and well worth checking out.
Written 15 August 2018
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Camilo A
Fergus, Canada327 contributions
Aug 2017 • Friends
This monument is located in a plaza surrounded by beautiful buildings. The monument along is nice but what makes it better is everything you see around it.
Written 8 July 2018
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Bastian F
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia84 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
Its a nice thing to quickly look at as you walk to/past the concert hall and playhouses. For people who like fountains of famous people then its one to add to the list....I wouldn't go too far out of the way though.
Written 18 May 2017
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Ian C
London, UK23,724 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
At the centre of one of the most beautiful historic squares of Berlin, the Gendarmenmarkt (designed by Georg Christian Unger in 1777), the statue of Friedrich Schiller, the famous German poet was originally created as a fountain but was dismantled in 1936 when Gendarmenmarkt became a military parade ground.
It is a fine sculpture and, without it, the square must have felt quite empty. Happily, it was reinstalled in its original position in 1988, but without the water fountain, which is a rather a pity.
It is a fine sculpture and, without it, the square must have felt quite empty. Happily, it was reinstalled in its original position in 1988, but without the water fountain, which is a rather a pity.
Written 13 August 2016
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TheShis
Tel Aviv, Israel42,744 contributions
May 2022
This is a beautiful monument of Schiller, located in the center of Gendarmenmarkt, in front of the concert hall.
Written 11 June 2022
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