Rudolf Virchow Monument, Berlin

Name: Rudolf Virchow Monument
Address: Luisenstraße 16, Berlin, 10117, Germany

#439 among attractions in Berlin

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The Rudolf Virchow Monument is an outdoor monument to Rudolf Virchow, who was a pathologist, archaeologist, politician and public-health reformer. The monument was created by Fritz Klimsch from 1906 to 1910, and is located on Karlplatz in Berlin-Mitte, Germany. ()

Coordinates: 52°31'22"N, 13°22'46"E

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Luisenstraße 16MitteBerlin 10117 Germany

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Rudolf Virchow Monument – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brandenburg Gate, Pariser Platz, Platz des 18. März, Reichstag.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Rudolf Virchow Monument?

Nearby attractions include The Parliament of Trees, Berlin (4 min walk), Crown Prince Bridge, Berlin (5 min walk), Bunker, Berlin (6 min walk), Weiße Kreuze, Berlin (6 min walk).

How to get to Rudolf Virchow Monument by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rudolf Virchow Monument:

Metro

U Bundestag • Lines: U5 (9 min walk)
U Oranienburger Tor • Lines: U6 (10 min walk)

Tram

U Oranienburger Tor • Lines: 12, M1, M5 (11 min walk)
Invalidenpark • Lines: M10, M5, M8 (11 min walk)

Train

Berlin Friedrichstraße (10 min walk)
Berlin Central Station (11 min walk)

Bus

Perleberger Brücke • Lines: 123, 142 (33 min walk)