Victory Column

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Victory Column Description

(Local Name: Siegessäule) The Victory Column in Berlin stands in the center of "Grosser Stern" Square on Strasse des 17. Juni, about halfway between Ernst-Reuter-Platz and the Brandenburg Gate. Originally commissioned in 1865, it was ceremonially inaugurated on Sept. 2, 1873, the anniversary of the German victory at Sedan, with a great military parade attended by the Emperor William I and his generals. It commemorates the three victorious wars of 1864 against Denmark, 1866 against Austria and 1870-71 against France. The shaft of the column incorporates a large number of cannon barrels captured from the enemy. The column stands on a high granite plinth with bronze reliefs depicting scenes from the three wars. On

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Hobbies & Activities category: Towers, monuments, observation deck; Historic site; Military attraction or museum; Scenic site or route; Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain

Address

Victory Column
Grosser Stern
D-10557 Berlin
Germany

Transit

U-Bahn: Hansaplatz (U9); Bus: 100, 106, 341.

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