The Gneisenau Memorial commemorates the Prussian field marshal and freedom fighter August Neidhardt von Gneisenau (1760–1831). Located in the Bebelplatz green space in Berlin's Mitte district, the monument stands as a significant piece of the Berlin school of sculpture.
Christian Daniel Rauch created the memorial from 1840 to 1855. Designed in the neoclassical style, the bronze statue was crafted to honor the historical figure's legacy. It remains a recognized architectural structure in the heart of the city.
Until 1950, the bronze statue stood at the front of Unter den Linden avenue, where it formed an urban ensemble. Since 1963, the statue has stood at the back of Bebelplatz green space.
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