# Wünschestein

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Wünschestein is a limestone sculpture by Wilfried Behre at Neustädter Markt in Hanover, Germany. Behre created the sculpture in Hanover in 1996.

Its stone is petrified seabed limestone from Thüste, giving the artwork a geological material within the market setting. The sculpture rises 230 centimetres above the ground.

A small box inside the stone holds wish notes written by children and adults, making participation part of the artwork. The notes connect the sculpture with shared wishes.

In 2005, Behre added a second flat stone after Hanover removed an older concrete ring from the site. The added stone now leans against the larger one.

Neustädter Markt also contains the Tischbrunnen and an open bookcase where people exchange books freely. These details place art, wishes, and public life together in Hanover.

The sculpture’s limestone form, leaning companion stone, and written notes give the market a clear artistic presence. Its design combines a fixed object with personal messages.

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## Photos

- ![](https://mytuur-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/image_Wnschestein_67ea82805015e57639643e0a_0.jpg) — [Image: wikimedia](https://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Wünschestein_Neustädter_Markt_1.jpg)

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