Monument to the March Dead, Weimar

#20 among attractions in Weimar

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Monument to the March Dead is an expressionist monument in the Weimar Central Cemetery in Weimar, Germany that memorializes workers killed in the 1920 Kapp Putsch. A 1920 design produced by Walter Gropius, in collaboration with Fred Forbát, was selected from those submitted in a competition organized by the Union Cartel and Städtisches Museum Weimar. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°58'23"N, 11°19'32"E

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Monument to the March Dead – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stadtschloss, Goethes Gartenhaus, Park an der Ilm, Bauhaus-Museum.

0.6 miNE
Palace, History museum, Forts and castles
Stadtschloss, Weimar
16 min walk • The Stadtschloss Weimar, nestled in the heart of the culturally rich city of Weimar, Germany, is a historical castle that offers visitors a journey through time. This grand structure, which has been a pivotal part of Weimar's landscape, dates back to the early 16th...
0.5 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Garden
Goethes Gartenhaus, Weimar
14 min walk • Goethe's Garden House in the Park an der Ilm zu Weimar was a place of residence and work of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998 as part of the "Classical Weimar" ensemble.
0.5 miE
Park
Park an der Ilm, Weimar
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Weimar, Germany, the Park an der Ilm is a verdant oasis that offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. This picturesque park, sprawling along the banks of the Ilm River, is a testament to the natural beauty and historical...
0.5 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Bauhaus-Museum, Weimar
13 min walk • The Bauhaus-Museum in Weimar, Germany, stands as a testament to the revolutionary Bauhaus movement that has left a lasting impact on art, design, and architecture worldwide. Founded in 1919 by Walter Gropius, the Bauhaus school merged fine arts with crafts, leading...
~190 ftS
Museum, Historical place, Cemetery
Classical Foundation Weimar, Weimar
1 min walk • The Klassik Stiftung Weimar is one of the largest and most significant cultural institutions in Germany. It owns more than 20 museums, palaces, historic houses and parks, as well as literary and art collections, a number of which are World Heritage Sites.
~1830 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Goethe House, Weimar
9 min walk • The Goethe House is the main house lived in by the writer, poet, and statesman Johann Wolfgang von Goethe whilst in Weimar, Germany, though he did live in several others in the town. The home serves as the main location of the Goethe-Nationalmuseum.
0.5 miN
Iconic statue of 2 German writers
Goethe–Schiller Monument, Weimar
12 min walk • The original Goethe–Schiller Monument is in Weimar, Germany. It incorporates Ernst Rietschel's 1857 bronze double statue of Johann Wolfgang Goethe and Friedrich Schiller, who are probably the two most revered figures in German literature.
~1770 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Goethe-Nationalmuseum, Weimar
9 min walk • The Goethe-Nationalmuseum is a museum devoted to the German author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, in the town of Weimar in Germany.
0.5 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Deutsches Nationaltheater und Staatskapelle Weimar, Weimar
12 min walk • The Deutsche Nationaltheater und Staatskapelle Weimar is a German theatre and musical organisation based in Weimar. It is a twin institution, consisting of the theatrical Deutsches Nationaltheater and the symphony orchestra known as the Staatskapelle Weimar.
0.6 miE
UNESCO-listed Bauhaus building
Haus am Horn, Weimar
16 min walk • The Haus am Horn is a domestic house in Weimar, Germany, designed by Georg Muche. It was built for the Bauhaus Werkschau exhibition which ran from July to September 1923.
0.6 miN
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Church of Sts. Peter and Paul, Weimar
15 min walk • The church of St Peter and Paul in Weimar, Germany, is also known as Herderkirche after Johann Gottfried Herder. It is the most important church building of the town, and is called Stadtkirche, opposed to the courtly Schloßkirche.

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Which popular attractions are close to Monument to the March Dead?

Nearby attractions include Classical Foundation Weimar, Weimar (1 min walk), Russian Orthodox Chapel, Weimar (2 min walk), Klassik Stiftung Weimar, Weimar (4 min walk), Museum für Ur-und Frühgeschichte, Weimar (5 min walk).

How to get to Monument to the March Dead by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monument to the March Dead:

Bus

Karl-Haußknecht-Straße • Lines: 2, 5, 8 (3 min walk)
Rudolf-Breitscheid-Straße • Lines: 2, 5, 8 (3 min walk)

Train

Weimar Berkaer Bahnhof (19 min walk)
Weimar West (31 min walk)