Mitte in Halle (Saale) in Halle, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany — Central Europe
Gedenken an die Retter Halles
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In Memory of the Saviors of Halle
Photographed by James Hulse, March 10, 2026
1. Gedenken an die Retter Halles / In Memory of the Saviors of Halle Marker
Die Bürgerschaft der Stadt Halle (Saale) gedenkt
Major a. D. Karl Huhold
Prof. Walter Hülse
Prof. Theodor Lieser
Felix Graf von Luckner
Dr. Nikolaus Weins
und der vielen ungenannten Bürgerinnen und Bürger, die in den Apriltagen des Jahres 1945 durch ihr mutiges Handeln die Stadt Halle (Saale) vor der Zerstörung bewahrt haben.
The citizens of the City of Halle (Saale) honor the memory of
Major (Ret.) Karl Huhold
Prof. Walter Hülse
Prof. Theodor Lieser
Felix Count von Luckner
Dr. Nikolaus Weins
and the many unnamed women and men who, during the days of April 1945, through their courageous actions, saved the City of Halle (Saale) from destruction.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1945.
Location. 51° 28.938′ N, 11° 58.204′ E. Memorial is in Halle (Saale), Sachsen-Anhalt (Saxony-Anhalt), in Halle. It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Marktplatz and Schmeerstraße, on the right when traveling east on Marktplatz. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Marktpl
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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: Marktplatz 3-7 (a few steps from this marker); Marktplatz 2 (within shouting distance of this marker); Hochzeits- und Waagehaus / Wedding and Weigh House (within shouting distance of this marker); Marktplatz 11 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Irgendwo hier stand mal eine Kirche ... / Somewhere Around Here Once Stood a Church ... (about 90 meters away); Dr. Martin Luther (about 90 meters away); Edgar und Ernestine Koch (about 120 meters away); Rosa Wenzymer (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Halle (Saale).
Photographed by James Hulse, March 10, 2026
2. Gedenken an die Retter Halles / In Memory of the Saviors of Halle Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
