Firenze in Cittΰ Metropolitana di Firenze, Tuscany, Italy — Southern and Western Europe (Mediterranean)
Gerhard Wolf
(1896-1971)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 30, 2025
1. Gerhard Wolf Marker
Console tedesco nato a dresda in seguito unita da Gemellaggio con la citta di Firenze
Si avoperσ con ruolo decisivo per la salvezza del Ponte Vecchio (1944) dalla barbarie della II Guerra Mondiale
Fu determinante per il rilascio di perseguitati politici e ebrei nella drammatica fase dell'occupazione Nazista
Il comune pose l'il aprile 2007 a ricordo dell'attribuzione della cittadinanza onoraria
[English translation of the Italian text:]
A German consul born in Dresden, later twinned with the city of Florence, he played a decisive role in saving the Ponte Vecchio (1944) from the barbarity of World War II. He was instrumental in the release of political prisoners and Jews during the Nazi occupation. On April 11, 2007, the municipality placed this memorial to the awarding of honorary citizenship.
Erected 2007 by Municipality of Florence.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1944.
Location. 43° 46.08′ N, 11° 15.189′ E. Marker is in Firenze, Toscana (Tuscany), in Cittΰ Metropolitana di Firenze. It is on Ponte Vecchio north of Borgo San Iacopo, on the left when traveling
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Schengen Area, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, the Roman Empire, and specifically the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Gerhard Wolf (a few steps from this marker); Ponte Vecchio / Old Bridge (a few steps from this marker); Nicholas Roerich (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Piazza Santa Felicita (about 120 meters away); Chiesa di Santa Felicita / Church of Saint Felicita (about 120 meters away); Torre de' Pulci (about 150 meters away); Site of the Via dei Georgofili Bombing (about 150 meters away); Chiesa di San Jacopo Sopr'Arno (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Firenze.
Regarding Gerhard Wolf. Dresden is often referred to as "Florence on the Elbe."
Also see . . . Gerhard Wolf (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: " After the German occupation of Italy in 1943, he worked to save many Jews from the Holocaust, including the famous art historian Bernard Berenson, who testified to that effect in 1946. In his efforts, he was supported by Rudolf Rahn, deputy ambassador at Rome and later plenipotentiary to the Italian Social Republic. Wolf, along with Ludwig Heinrich Heydenreich, director of the Kunsthistorisches(Submitted on September 2, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)Institut in Florenz, also saved many artworks from being spirited off to Germany. He also prevented the Ponte Vecchio from being destroyed."Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 30, 20252. Gerhard Wolf Marker on the Ponte Vecchio
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 2, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
