Bismarck-Denkmal
The Bismarck-Denkmal in Kiel is a bronze statue created by Harro Magnussen in 1897. It portrays Otto von Bismarck in a commanding ruler's pose. The figure rises over three metres, while its pedestal brings the monument to about five metres. The sculpture originally stood at the site of Kiel's opera house. When a new opera building was constructed, the monument was moved slightly to its present position in the park. Kiel's Hiroshima Park received its name in 1987. His political career strengthened Prussian dominance through wars with Denmark, Austria and France. Bismarck later served as Chancellor under three emperors. Kaiser Wilhelm II withdrew his support in 1890, ending Bismarck's time as Chancellor. The park became Hiroshima Park to honour victims of the atomic bombings in Japan. The Bismarck-Denkmal offers visitors wheelchair access in Kiel. Magnussen trained in Munich, moved to Berlin, and worked in Reinhold Begas's studio before creating public monuments. His widely sold Bismarck busts brought him public recognition.
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