Siegessäule (Victory Column)

Siegessäule (Victory Column)

The Victory Column is located in Germany’s capital, Berlin, occupying a prominent position on Straße des 17. Juni. It was built in 1864 to celebrate Prussia’s victory in the Second Schleswig War. In fact, construction of the column began before the Franco-Prussian War. In 1864, after defeating Denmark, Prussia decided to erect a monument in commemoration. Before the monument was finished, two years later, they defeated Austria, and subsequently France. A series of military victories led to the eventual completion of the column commemorating Prussia’s glorious achievements.

The Victory Column was originally located at the Platz der Republik but was moved to its current site in 1939, where it has become one of Berlin’s iconic landmarks. Standing 67 meters tall, the column is constructed from captured cannon barrels, adorned with three gilded bands around its shaft for a striking visual effect. At its top stands the Goddess of Victory, Victoria, cast in bronze and covered in gold leaf, measuring 8.3 meters in height and weighing 35 tons. The gleaming golden figure of Victoria features wings symbolizing freedom, holds a scepter in her left hand, and raises a laurel wreath in her right, waving it triumphantly in the direction of Paris.

Berlin Victory Column

Must-visit reason: One of Berlin’s most famous monumental landmarks

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Germany[Germany]

Province/state where the attraction is located: Berlin State [Berlin]

City where the attraction is located: Berlin [Berlin]