Schwalheim in Bad Nauheim in Wetteraukreis, Hesse, Germany — Central Europe
Berliner Meilenstein
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Berlin Milestone
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 22, 2024
1. Berliner Meilenstein / Berlin Milestone Marker
Stifter: Stadt Bad Nauheim
Bildhauerin: Renée Sintenis
Beschreibung: Dieser Kilometerstein wurde im Namen des Berliner Senats von Bürgermeister Herbert Schäfer unter Beisein des Berliner Senators Horst Hase enthüllt.
Die KM-Zahl gibt die Entfernung vom Standort bis zur Leipziger Straße a den Spittel-Kolonnaden in Berlin Mitte an. Dort in der Nähe steht der sogenannte „Null-Meilenstein“.
Wissenwertes: Der Stein warb in der Bundesrepublik während des Kalten Krieges um Interesse und um humanitäre und wirtschaftliche Hilfe für Berlin.
Nach der Wende und der Wiedervereinigung erinnert das Denkmal an die Bemühungen um die Einheit Deutschlands.
Mehr Infos unter www.berliner-meilensteine.de
(English translation:)
Berlin Milestone
Date of installation: October 6, 1974
Donor: City of Bad Nauheim
Sculptor: Renée Sintenis
Description: This milestone was unveiled on behalf of the Berlin Senate by Mayor Herbert
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Interesting facts: During the Cold War, the stone promoted interest in Berlin and humanitarian and economic aid. After the fall of the Berlin Wall and reunification, the monument commemorates the efforts to unite Germany.
More information at www.berliner-meilensteine.de
Erected by Stadt Bad Nauheim.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • War, Cold. A significant historical date for this entry is October 6, 1974.
Location. 50° 22.015′ N, 8° 44.226′ E. Marker is in Bad Nauheim, Hessen (Hesse), in Wetteraukreis. It is in Schwalheim. It is at the intersection of Terrassenstraße and Auguste-Viktoria-Straße, on the right when traveling north on Terrassenstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Terrassenstraße 10, Bad Nauheim HE 61231, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Elvis Aaron Presley (a few steps from this marker); Terrassenstraße / “Terrace Street” (within shouting distance of this marker); Elvis-Presley-Platz (within shouting distance
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 22, 2024
2. Berliner Meilenstein / Berlin Milestone Marker - wide view
Also see . . . Berlin Milestone (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
The Berlin Milestones (German: Berliner Meilensteine) are small monuments with mileage to the German capital Berlin. At the time of German division in the second half of 20th century, the milestones were furnished in numerous location in former West Germany. It has the Berlin Bear (Coat of arms of Berlin) on it. After the German Reunification it remained as a memorial of the history of German division...(Submitted on December 27, 2024.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 22, 2024
3. Berliner Meilenstein / Berlin Milestone
Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 174 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 27, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
