How was the Victory Column moved?

The Victory Column originally stood in Königsplatz (now Platz der Republik). In 1938/1939, as part of the preparation of the monumental plans to redesign Berlin into Welthauptstadt Germania, the Nazis relocated the column to its present site at the Großer Stern (Great Star).



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History of the Victory Column The monument is meant to commemorate Germany's victories against Denmark, Austria and France between 1864 and 1871, a fact that is indicated by the sculpture's victorious pose as well as the gilded gun barrels on the columns and the mosaic by Anton von Werner in the colonnade.

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Column design details The 67 meter high Berlin Victory Column consists of four sandstone blocks and four rings. The nazis added golden ornaments and a fourth ring when they relocated the column.

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The column originally stood in front of the Reichstag until the Nazis moved it here in 1938 to make room for their Germania urban planning project. The pedestal was added at the time, bringing the column height to 67m. Film buffs might remember the Goddess of Victory on top from a key scene in Wim Wenders' 1985 flick.

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In 1945, Berlin lay in ruins, and you can still see the scars and bullet holes from that period all over the city.

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The column is also known as a lookout point. Its viewing platform is located directly under the golden sculpture of Victoria. After climbing the 285 steps to the top, visitors are rewarded with a great view over the Tiergarten and the nearby Bellevue Palace.

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Teufelsberg (which is German for Devil's Mountain) is an abandoned World War II US Spy Station, located in Berlin. At the time, the building and huge domes you see depicted were used for listening and intercepting radio signals. Today, the building still remains standing.

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In the heart of Tiergarten Park, the Siegessäule (Victory Column) with its golden statue is one of the city's must-see sights – complete with panoramic views! From Brandenburg Gate, the broad boulevard Straße des 17. Juni leads west through the centre of Tiergarten Park.

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Trajan's Column is a Roman Victory Column that honors the victories of Roman Emperor Trajan. Many argue that Trajan was Rome's greatest emperor. He was an incredible military general, and he helped expand Rome to its greatest territorial extent in 117 CE.

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The TV Tower on Alexanderplatz is Berlin's most prominent landmark and the tallest building in Germany. Its steel sphere contains an observation platform and a gourmet restaurant.

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This beautiful statue is of historic significance, completed in 1873 to signify the end of the Danish-Prussian war. It features on many postcards and when driving/walking/running around Berlin, it often illuminates the skyline, depending on where you go.

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Gorgeous view of the golden statue of angel on top of clock tower in St Mark's Square, Venice, Italy.

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