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Karl-Marx-Monument — Attraction in Chemnitz

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Karl-Marx-Monument
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The Karl Marx Monument is a 7.10m-tall stylized head of Karl Marx in Chemnitz, Germany. The heavy-duty sculpture, together with the base platform, stand over 13 meters tall and weighs approximately 40 tonnes.
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Karl-Marx-Monument

Brückenstraße 10, 09111 Chemnitz, Germany
4.4(1.5K)
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The Karl Marx Monument is a 7.10m-tall stylized head of Karl Marx in Chemnitz, Germany. The heavy-duty sculpture, together with the base platform, stand over 13 meters tall and weighs approximately 40 tonnes.

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attractions: Stadthalle Chemnitz, State Museum of Archaeology Chemnitz, Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz, Roter Turm, Chemnitz Opera, Theaterplatz, Städtische Theater Chemnitz, Kulturkaufhaus Tietz, Siegertsches Haus, Weise Galery and Art Trade, restaurants: City Pub - Chemnitz, Hong Kong City Chemnitz, Restaurant Paradise, ALEX, Asia-Menü Long-Quan Chemnitz, Phan & Vū, Turm-Brauhaus, Heck-Art, Ratsstube - Chemnitz, Pho Viet - Chemnitz
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+49 371 690680
Website
chemnitz.de

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Reviews of Karl-Marx-Monument

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5.0
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A monument in memory of one of the people who have laid the foundations of politics or political ideologies that remain a guide till today. You would have read about Marxism in college and know a few about communism but revisiting these knowledge by visiting a monument laid for one of such that fought against capitalism gives a different perspective. It is Ok to conclude that Karl influenced societies even until today! Great historical place to be and the giant head figure makes you small when you want to take a picture...

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2y

According to various encyclopedia resources, Karl Marx himself did not visit or show any particular interest in the city. However, during my visit to the monument, I was captivated by the presence of a massive crowd of Yellow Vest protesters, who brought the scene to life with their passionate voices and whistles. It was evident that they were rebelling for their rights and making a concerted effort to amplify their voices, which is aligning with one of Karl Marx's form...

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27w

Das Karl-Marx-Monument ist eines der bekanntesten Wahrzeichen von Chemnitz und ein Muss für jeden Besucher der Stadt. Mit seiner beeindruckenden Größe – über 13 Meter hoch inklusive Sockel – gehört es zu den größten Porträtbüsten der Welt. Die monumentale Bronzeplastik wurde 1971 vom sowjetischen Künstler Lew Kerbel geschaffen und zieht seitdem Besucher aus aller Welt an.

Direkt hinter dem Denkmal prangt in großen Buchstaben der berühmte Satz aus dem Kommunistischen Manifest: „Proletarier aller Länder, vereinigt euch!“ – übersetzt in vier Sprachen. Dieser historische Bezug macht den Ort besonders eindrucksvoll und regt zur Reflexion über die Geschichte der Stadt (ehemals Karl-Marx-Stadt) an.

Im sächsischen Dialekt wird das Denkmal liebevoll „Nischel“ genannt – was so viel wie „Kopf“ bedeutet. Heute ist es nicht nur ein beliebtes Fotomotiv, sondern auch Schauplatz zahlreicher Veranstaltungen – von Konzerten bis zu politischen Kundgebungen.

Dank seiner zentralen Lage in der Innenstadt ist das Karl-Marx-Monument leicht zu erreichen und gut in einen Stadtrundgang integrierbar. Cafés, Museen und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten befinden sich in direkter Nähe, was den Besuch besonders angenehm macht.

Ein Besuch am Karl-Marx-Monument bietet nicht nur einen Blick auf ein eindrucksvolles Kunstwerk, sondern auch einen spannenden Einstieg in die Geschichte und Identität...

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A monument in memory of one of the people who have laid the foundations of politics or political ideologies that remain a guide till today. You would have read about Marxism in college and know a few about communism but revisiting these knowledge by visiting a monument laid for one of such that fought against capitalism gives a different perspective. It is Ok to conclude that Karl influenced societies even until today! Great historical place to be and the giant head figure makes you small when you want to take a picture underneath!!
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