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French tricolor raised atop the Victory Column statue during the 1945 Allied Victory Parade. View from the platform of the Victory Column towards the Brandenburg Gate. The Victory Column ( German: Siegessäulepronounced [ˈziːɡəsˌzɔɪ̯lə] ⓘ, from Sieg 'victory' + Säule 'column') is a monument in Berlin, Germany.
The Victory Column with Victoria, the Goddess of Victory in the centre of the Tiergarten is one of Berlin's most famous landmarks and a popular tourist spot. Even from afar, the winged sculpture on the Victory Column in the west of the city shines brightly.
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2 days ago · These three victorious wars formed the backdrop for the creation of Berlin‘s Victory Column. Construction on the monument began in 1864, based on a design by architect Heinrich Strack. Progress was slow, and by the time the column was finally dedicated in 1873, it had become a celebration of Prussia‘s three recent military successes.
In the middle of the Tiergarten in the heart of Berlin rises the imposing Victory Column (Siegessäule). The monument with a fantastic panoramic view over Berlin is one of the most famous landmarks of the city and a popular tourist attraction .
Jul 16, 2021 · Originally a symbol of Prussian victory in the Danish-Prussian War, Berlin’s Victory Column was designed by Heinrich Strack and today stands as a symbol for the city, boasting panoramic views over Berlin.
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Sep 2, 2023 · Along the Strasse des 17. Juni (Boulevard of June 17), one looks toward the Brandenburg Gate, which also showcases an image of Victoria, looking toward the east. The Victory Column plays a...
The sculpture. The bronze sculpture at the top of the column weighs 35 tons and measures 8 metres and 30 centimetres. Created by Friedrich Drake, this figure represents Victoria, the goddess of victory, the Roman equivalent of the Greek goddess Nike.
