Deserteurdenkmal, Potsdam

Name: Deserteurdenkmal
Address: Potsdam, Germany

#101 among attractions in Potsdam

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The marble sculpture Memorial to the Unknown Deserter was created in 1989 at the instigation of the "Bonn Peace Plenum" by the Turkish sculptor Mehmet Aksoy, who was living in Berlin at the time.

Coordinates: 52°23'52"N, 13°3'31"E

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Innenstadt (Nördliche Innenstadt)Potsdam Germany

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Deserteurdenkmal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Waschhaus, City Palace, Nauener Tor, St. Nicholas Church.

0.7 miNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Waschhaus, Potsdam
18 min walk • Waschhaus Potsdam is a vibrant cultural center located in the heart of Potsdam, Germany. Originally a laundry facility for the Prussian army, the building has been transformed into a hub for the arts and community events.
~1100 ftS
Reconstructed 18th-century palace
City Palace, Potsdam
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Potsdam, Germany, the City Palace, known as Stadtschloss Potsdam, is a historic edifice that captures the grandeur of the past. This regal castle, though extensively damaged during World War II and later demolished, has been meticulously...
0.4 miN
Historic gate and popular gathering place
Nauener Tor, Potsdam
11 min walk • Nauener Tor is an iconic city gate that stands proudly in the historic city of Potsdam, Germany. This exquisite example of architectural beauty marks the entrance to the old town and is one of the three preserved gates in Potsdam, the others being the Brandenburger Tor...
~710 ftSE
Church
St. Nicholas Church, Potsdam
4 min walk • St. Nicholas Church, a historic and architectural marvel, stands proudly in the heart of Potsdam, Germany. This elegant church, characterized by its impressive neoclassical design, has been a prominent landmark in the city's skyline since its consecration in 1837.
~1150 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
Museum Barberini, Potsdam
6 min walk • The Museum Barberini is an art museum in Potsdam opened in 2017. Its exhibitions range from the so-called Old Masters to contemporary art, with an emphasis on impressionist painting.
~1230 ftN
Church
St. Peter und Paul, Potsdam
6 min walk • The Roman Catholic Church of Ss. Peter and Paul is centrally located in the centre of Potsdam, and ends the Brandenburger Strasse to the east, at the western end of which is the Potsdamer Brandenburger Gate.
~540 ftSW
Square
Alter Markt, Potsdam
3 min walk • The Old Market Square is a centrally located square in downtown Potsdam which forms the historical centre of the city. The square consists of the area around St. Nicholas' Church. Today the term refers in particular to the area directly in front of the church. It is bordered by several prestigious historical buildings.
0.4 miW
Iconic 18th-century landmark and city gate
Brandenburg Gate, Potsdam
12 min walk • The Brandenburg Gate on the Luisenplatz in Potsdam, not to be confused with the gate of the same name on Berlin's Pariser Platz, was built in 1770–71 by Carl von Gontard and Georg Christian Unger by order of Frederick II of Prussia.
~1980 ftN
Baroque architecture
Dutch Quarter, Potsdam
10 min walk • The Dutch Quarter is a neighborhood in Potsdam, consisting of 134 red Dutch brick buildings, almost all of which have been renovated. It was built from 1733 to 1740 and designed by Jan Bouman following the order of Frederick William I of Prussia.
~780 ftSW
52°23'46"N • 13°3'24"E
Haus der Brandenburgisch-Preußischen Geschichte, Potsdam
4 min walk • Museum, Historical place
~1180 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Extavium, Potsdam
6 min walk • The Extavium, the so-called Mitmachwelt, is a natural science didactic facility with an exhibition in Potsdam.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Deserteurdenkmal?

Nearby attractions include Platz der Einheit, Potsdam (2 min walk), Carl Christian Horvath Gedenktafel, Potsdam (3 min walk), Hauptpostamt, Potsdam (3 min walk), Alter Markt, Potsdam (3 min walk).

How to get to Deserteurdenkmal by public transport?

The nearest stations to Deserteurdenkmal:

Tram

Platz der Einheit/Bildungsforum • Lines: 93, 94, 96, 98, 99 (1 min walk)
Platz der Einheit/West • Lines: 91, 92, 93, 94, 96, 98, 99 (2 min walk)

Bus

Platz der Einheit/Bildungsforum • Lines: 692, N16 (2 min walk)
Platz der Einheit/West • Lines: 603, 604, 605, 610, 614, 631, 638, 650, 692, 695, N14, N15, N17, X5 (2 min walk)

Ferry

Potsdam Hauptbahnhof - Hafen • Lines: Potsdamer Wassertaxi (11 min walk)
Neustädter Havelbucht - Sanssouci • Lines: Potsdamer Wassertaxi (18 min walk)

Train

Potsdam Hauptbahnhof (15 min walk)
Potsdam Charlottenhof (26 min walk)