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Johann Georg Elser Sculpture
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Clogs
By Clogs
“Zither playing assassin”
May 2020
Pretty, abstract sculpture, paying tribute to Johann Elser, artisan, musician and would-be assassin of Hitler. Just read his bio on Wikipedia, intriguing life story.
lonewolf44
By lonewolf44
“Simple but effective memorial to a man who nearly changed history”
Jan 2020
Georg Elser was a Communist Party member, who worked painstakingly to make a bomb that could kill Hitler. In the event, Hitler (who was habitually late) arrived early to deliver a speech, so Elser's bomb in the podium from where he spoke, blew up harmlessly about 30 minutes after Hitler had already left. Elser was hunted down and caught by the Gestapo: he had nearly made it to Switzerland and safety. Instead he died in a camp. This simple but effective memorial (he was held in a Gestapo prison which used to be nearby) is illuminated at night and is 5-6 metres high. There's an information plaque nearby.
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Neighborhood: Neukölln
No Berlin neighborhood is more popular with the young and jet-set crowd than the old worker's district of Neukölln. With so many Turkish settled here, the area became known as "Little Istanbul." Today the percentage of foreigners is still high and visitors still frequent the Turkish shisha bars. In the daytime, they also visit the designer shops and sit by the canal in one of the street cafés up and down Westerstrasse or at Maybachufer, having a beer and waving to the sightseeing boats as they float by. But at night, Neukölln is dominated by increasingly young, alternative, and international crowds. This is particularly evident in the northern section of the district where there are many bars, funky clubs, galleries and restaurants. There, the night never seems to end.
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lonewolf44
Kingston upon Thames, UK1,303 contributions
Simple but effective memorial to a man who nearly changed history
Jan 2020
Georg Elser was a Communist Party member, who worked painstakingly to make a bomb that could kill Hitler. In the event, Hitler (who was habitually late) arrived early to deliver a speech, so Elser's bomb in the podium from where he spoke, blew up harmlessly about 30 minutes after Hitler had already left. Elser was hunted down and caught by the Gestapo: he had nearly made it to Switzerland and safety. Instead he died in a camp. This simple but effective memorial (he was held in a Gestapo prison which used to be nearby) is illuminated at night and is 5-6 metres high. There's an information plaque nearby.
Written January 20, 2020
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SteveJacksonnufc
Gateshead, UK11,032 contributions
Berlin - Johann Georg Elser Sculpture - A very brave man Remembered
Jan 2015 • Couples
We came across this sculpture walking between the Holocaust Memorial and Checkpoint Charlie and didn't really know the significance until I did a bit of quick research when we got back. Johan Georg Elser attempted to assassinate Adolf Hitler and other high ranking Nazis in 1939 and if he had been successful how different things might have been. Instead he failed, was jailed for five years before finally being executed. His attempt was in Munich. This statue is lit up at night but alas we were heading elsewhere so only saw it for a brief minute. If only he had been successful.
Written February 9, 2015
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Clogs
Poland2,962 contributions
Zither playing assassin
May 2020 • Solo
Pretty, abstract sculpture, paying tribute to Johann Elser, artisan, musician and would-be assassin of Hitler. Just read his bio on Wikipedia, intriguing life story.
Written July 7, 2020
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BecBelle
Gold Coast, Australia467 contributions
Very good
Jun 2017 • Couples
Quite a lovely sculpture. Would have loved to have seen it lit up at night. If you're in the area, walk by and have a look
Written June 28, 2017
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FJMUSTAK
Austin, TX12 contributions
Nice view at night
Apr 2016
I enjoyed walking down Wilhelmstrasse and seeing the sculpture lit up at night. An interesting one for sure.
Written January 4, 2017
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D L
Potters Bar, UK449 contributions
Johann Georg Elser Monument.
Oct 2014 • Family
A recent addition.

A very simple but moving monument to Johann Georg Elser who very nearly wiped out the whole of Hitler's command with a bomb attempt in 1939. The monument is based on Johann's profile.

At night the monument is lit up. Well worth a quick detour to see it if you are in the area.
Written October 31, 2014
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