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The Hermannsdenkmal is a monumental copper statue located on the Teutoburg Forest ridge near Detmold in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The monument commemorates the Cherusci chieftain Arminius (known in German as Hermann), who led Germanic tribes to victory over three Roman legions at the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest in 9 CE. Designed by sculptor Joseph von Ernst von Bandel, construction began in 1838 and was completed in 1875. Standing approximately 53 meters tall, the statue depicts Arminius holding a sword raised upward and is one of Germany's most significant national monuments.
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Who does the Hermannsdenkmal commemorate?
The monument commemorates Arminius, the Cherusci leader known in German as Hermann. He led Germanic forces against Rome at the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest in 9 AD.
Where is the Hermannsdenkmal located?
The statue stands on the Grotenburg ridge near Detmold in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It overlooks the Teutoburg Forest region.
How tall is the Hermannsdenkmal?
The monument's total height is about 53.46 meters, including its pedestal. The copper statue itself is about 26.57 meters tall.
When was the Hermannsdenkmal built?
Construction took place from 1838 to 1875. The monument became one of Germany's best-known historical landmarks and is often described as the country's tallest statue.
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