Door @ Waterloo Column - Hannover, Germany, NI
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This is the unique artistic door at the so-called 'Waterloosäule' (Waterloo Column) in Hannover, Germany, Niedersachsen. The column is a memorial for the victory over Napolean I.
Waymark Code: WMGRJH
Location: Niedersachsen, Germany
Date Posted: 04/04/2013
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This is the unique artistic door at the so-called 'Waterloosäule' (Waterloo Column) in Hannover, Germany, Niedersachsen. The column is a memorial for the victory over Napolean I.
The door is made of bronze with several engravements.
It can be accessed all the time for free.
The Waterloo column is a 46.31 meters high Victory Column in the Hanover district Calenberger Neustadt. It was built on the Waterloo Square in the years 1825-1832 after a design by Georg Ludwig Friedrich Laves. It is crowned with a statue of Victoria.
The monument commemorates the victory at the Battle of Waterloo, which Great Britain, Prussia and Hanover on 18 June 1815 all won against Napoleon I.. The column was achieved only after almost ten years, 1816 began discussions and planning. The inauguration took place on 18 June 1832, the anniversary of the defeat of Napoleon, instead.
Type of material of the door: Other
Functional door?: Yes
Location of this door/way: On public property
Is it accessable only by paid admission": No
Style: Modern
Address or physical location:
Waterlooplatz
30169 Hannover
Germany
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