Igel in Trier-Saarburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany — Central Europe
Umfeldgestaltung Igeler Säule
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Design of the Igel Column Surroundings
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 4, 2025
1. Umfeldgestaltung Igeler Säule / Igel Column Preservation Marker
Anfang des 19. Jh. wächst das Engagement der damals preußischen Denkmalpflege das Grabmal wieder dem Besucher zugänglich zu machen. Bereits 1845 wurde die Säule von einer Mauer umfasst und eine Treppe erlaubte den direkten Zugang zu den rückwärtigen Reliefs.
Im Zuge der Restaurierungen von 1908 erhielt das Umfeld eine terrassierte Parkanlage. Mit der Neugestaltung des rückwärtigen Umfeldes 2014-2015 durch die Ortsgemeinde Igel wurde die monumentale Wirkung des Denkmals maßgeblich erhöht.
Gefördert durch Fördermittel der LAG Moselfranken aus LEADER-Mitteln konnten zusätzliche Parzellen erworben und in ein gestalterisches Gesamtkonzept miteingebunden werden.
Als „Säulengarten Im Steinwingert“ bieten die Terrassen wieder den ungehinderten Blick auf die gut erhaltenen Reliefs.
Künftig sollen neue Vermittlungsangebote über das Denkmal und seine Einbettung in die weite Flußlandschaft informieren und zum Verweilen einladen.
At the beginning of the 19th century, the then Prussian monument
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During the restoration work in 1908, the surrounding area was given a terraced park. The redesign of the rear area by the local community of Igel in 2014-2015 significantly enhanced the column's monumental impact.
With funding from the LAG Moselfranken (Moselfranken Regional Association) through LEADER funds, additional plots were acquired and incorporated into an overall design concept.
As the "Column Garden in the Steinwingert," the terraces once again offer unobstructed views of the well-preserved reliefs.
In the future, new educational offerings will provide information about the monument and its setting in the expansive river landscape, inviting visitors to linger.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.
Location. 49° 42.558′ N, 6° 32.98′ E. Marker is in Igel, Rheinland-Pfalz (Rhineland-Palatinate), in Trier-Saarburg. It is on Trierer Straße, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Trierer Straße 39, Igel RP 54298, 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 10 kilometers of this
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 4, 2025
2. Design of the Igel Column Surroundings Marker - wide view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 4, 2025
3. The Igel Column as seen from Trierer Strasse
The marker is visible here up on the terrace, to the right of the column
Photographed by William Pars, Edward Rooker, circa 1770
4. Marker inset: View of the Igel Column
Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 12, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
