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Hercules Statue on Nordstern Tower

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Hercules Statue on Nordstern Tower

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Hercules Statue on Nordstern Tower

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Location: Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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1. Schurenbachhalde – Nordstern Tower loop from Heßlerstraße

9.79km

02:34

80m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Nordsternturm – Emscher River loop from Heßler

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Nordsternturm – Emscher River loop from Horst

6.92km

01:46

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Rapunzel

December 2, 2022

The sculpture is an 18 meter high cast aluminum that shows the mythological figure in a modern interpretation. It has retained the color of the original material, only the hair and beard are painted blue. The mouth has small red lips, the blue-black eyes on a white background are only painted on.
The reason why the left arm is missing is that the figure does not appear expansively plastic, but rather compact, due to the chosen proportions and pose.
Hercules thus does not correspond to the mythological model of strength and equality with God, but shows an image of vulnerability and fragility. A club is given to him as an attribute. She is supported on a turtle with a green shell and red body, which in turn is seated on an aluminum base in the shape of a stylized rock. In Greek mythology there is no direct relationship between Hercules and the tortoise. So her role here is seen more as a pillar of the world and a symbol of eternal life.

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🌿 Seit1984 ⚒️

January 8, 2022

Since December 15, 2010, it has clearly shown the way to Nordstern: the 18-meter-high and 23-tonne monumental sculpture by Markus Lüpertz, which was created especially for this location.

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Konny

January 20, 2025

The sculpture is an 18-meter-high cast aluminum

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Location: Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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1. Schurenbachhalde – Nordstern Tower loop from Heßlerstraße

2. Nordsternturm – Emscher River loop from Heßler

3. Nordsternturm – Emscher River loop from Horst

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