What is the famous column in Berlin?

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.



The most famous column in Berlin is the Victory Column (or Siegessäule), located in the heart of the Tiergarten park at the center of a major roundabout known as the Großer Stern. Completed in 1873, it was originally built to commemorate the Prussian victories in the Danish-Prussian War, the Austro-Prussian War, and the Franco-Prussian War. The column is topped by a massive, 8.3-meter-tall golden statue of Victoria, the Goddess of Victory, whom locals affectionately refer to as "Goldelse" (Golden Elsa). It stands nearly 67 meters tall and features a panoramic observation deck that offers one of the best views of the city's skyline and the Brandenburg Gate. The column gained modern international fame as the centerpiece of the "Love Parade" techno festival and as a prominent location in Wim Wenders' classic film Wings of Desire. Visitors can reach the column via pedestrian tunnels and climb the 285 steps to the top for a small admission fee.

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The Victory Column is located at Großer Stern, which is a big intersection and roundabout in the middle of Tiergarten park. You can get there on foot from Brandenburg Gate by walking west on Strasse des 17. Juni, and it's about 2km away. Bus 100 (as well as a few other bus lines) has a stop at Großer Stern.

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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 Berlin Victory Column Visitors to the Victory Column can ascend its 285 steps to reach the viewing platform at the top. From here, outstanding views of surrounding Tiergarten can be enjoyed.

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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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It's actually an iconic monument to three major events in Germany's history. Originally conceived as a monument to victory in the Danish-Prussian War, by the time of its inauguration in 1873 the monument took on a new significance also honoring victories in the Austro-Prussian, and the Franco-Prussian Wars.

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The Monument to Freedom and Unity (German: Denkmal für Freiheit und Einheit) is a planned national German monument in Berlin commemorating the country's peaceful reunification in 1990 and earlier 18th, 19th and 20th century unification movements.

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Designed by Heinrich Strack, the column was initially intended to celebrate Prussia's victory in the Second Schleswig War against Denmark that same year. By the time the column was finished in 1873, Prussia was also celebrating victories in the Austro-Prussian War in 1866, and the Franco-Prussian War from 1870 to 1871.

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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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The Berlin TV Tower is worth it if you want views of Berlin from the highest point in the city. It's a historic building and one of the tallest in Europe. But if you're more interested in views that include the TV Tower itself, there are other great viewing platforms.

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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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A victory column, or monumental column or triumphal column, is a monument in the form of a column, erected in memory of a victorious battle, war, or revolution. The column typically stands on a base and is crowned with a victory symbol, such as a statue.

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