Hercules monument (Kassel) - Wikipedia
The Hercules monument is a landmark in the German city of Kassel. It is located in the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe (Wilhelmshöhe Mountainpark) in northern Hesse, Germany. Hercules is a copper statue depicting the ancient Greek demigod Heracles (Gr. Ηρακλής, German Herkules).
Hercules in Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe (Hessen Kassel Heritage)
In Greek mythology, the demigod Hercules was known for his heroic deeds. Over 300 years ago, Landgrave Charles chose him to symbolise his own sovereign power: he had a huge statue of Hercules erected high above Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, as he wanted it to be visible from a very long distance away.
Herkules im Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe (Hessen Kassel Heritage)
In der antiken Mythologie ist der Halbgott Herkules bekannt für große Heldentaten. Ihn wählte Landgraf Carl vor über 300 Jahren als Symbol für seine eigene Macht aus: Er ließ hoch über dem Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe eine riesige Herkules-Statue …
Hercules Monument - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2025) - Tripadvisor
Hercules bares it all for visitors, figuratively, and literally. If you look closely, you can see his junk. Pekka jokes aside, this castle was super cool. You can see the whole valley and the water feature going down the hill was pretty spectacular. The castle itself …
Herkules (Kassel) – Wikipedia
Der Herkules ist eine im frühen 18. Jahrhundert entstandene Kupferstatue des griechischen Halbgottes Herakles (lateinisch Hercules, eingedeutscht Herkules) im Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe in Kassel (Nordhessen, Deutschland).
Herkules - Stadt Kassel
Der Herkules ist das Wahrzeichen der Stadt und thront über dem UNESCO Weltkulturerbe Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe. Von der großen Aussichtsplattform hat man eine herrliche Sicht über die Mittelgebirge vom Harz bis zur Rhön.
Hercules monument , Kassel - The wanders
Nov 28, 2020 · The statue of Hercules weighs 3 tons, is 8.25 meters high and consists of a metal frame covered with copper sheets. There is an observation deck near the statue of Hercules, which can be reached by a steep spiral staircase. From here there is a beautiful view of the panorama of the city of Kassel, you can see the mountain forests of Northern Hesse.
Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe – a work of art starring Hercules - Germany
Covering around 560 hectares, the UNESCO World Heritage Site spans from Kassel's famous landmark (the Hercules monument), past the 350 metres of cascades and all the way to Wilhelmshöhe Palace. Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe in Kassel is a baroque work of art and the genius result of the architectural, artistic and technical influences of its time.
Hercules monument, Bergpark Wilhelmshohe, Kassel | Germany …
The Hercules monument is an important landmark in the German city of Kassel. It is located in the Bergpark Wilhelmshohe (Wilhelmshohe Mountainpark) in northern Hesse, Germany. Hercules is a copper statue depicting the ancient Greek demigod Heracles.
Hercules monument (Kassel) - Wikiwand
Hercules is a copper statue depicting the ancient Greek demigod Heracles (Gr. Ηρακλής, German Herkules). The statue is located at the top of a pyramid, which stands on top of the octagon; the statue and the other parts of the monument were constructed at different times.