Obelisk on the Ludwigsplatz, Worms
Nearly 100 years after the construction of an obelisk in honor of the deceased Hessian grand duke Ludwig IV this monument was damaged in World War II, and finally totally dismantled. In 1974 a basement garage was built under the place and therefore the obelisk removed and stored. ...
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Project details
| Title: | Obelisk on the Ludwigsplatz, Worms |
|---|---|
| Entr. year: | 1993 |
| Result: | Diploma |
| Country: | Germany |
| Town: | Worms |
| Category type: | architectural heritage |
| Building type/ Project type: | Urban renewal/design - Village renewal/design |
| Former use: | Inner urban area |
| Actual use: | Historic urban core with a new pedestrian zone, appropriate infrastructure and a resident population |
| Built: | 19th century |
| The Jury's citation: | "Für die Wiedererrichtung und Ergänzung des durch Kriegszerstörung und Vernachlässigung bedrohten Monuments inmitten des städtischen Lebens von heute" |
| GPS: | 49°37'59.2"N 8°21'47.1"E |
Description:
Nearly 100 years after the construction of an obelisk in honor of the deceased Hessian grand duke Ludwig IV this monument was damaged in World War II, and finally totally dismantled. In 1974 a basement garage was built under the place and therefore the obelisk removed and stored. The obelisk was re-erected and the whole place got a new design as a place for events. Missing and decoration parts were rebuilt. The monument was spot-lighted and the place paved with granite stone.
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