City Rights Monument
How is the bronze monument composed?
Getting there
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Walk south from Stiftsplatz towards Burgplatz, then to the corner of Müller-Schlösser-Gasse and Josef-Wimmer-Gasse by the little Düssel. The many-figure bronze monument stands at this corner; stop on the pavement before it, without climbing down to the water.
The required observation is from a public area. Do not cross barriers during a temporary closure.
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History
The sculpture beside the Düssel recalls the Battle of Worringen and the granting of town rights in 1288. Bert Gerresheim created it for the 700th anniversary. History appears as a crowded clash of people, horses and symbols rather than one ceremonial figure.
Sources
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