Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz died on July 19, 1810, at Hohenzieritz Palace at the age of 34. Her final burial was to take place in Charlottenburg. The transfer of the beloved …

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Michael (mimirsbrunnen)

October 20, 2025

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The memorial consists of a stone base with a cast-iron sarcophagus, surmounted by a delicate, column-supported cast-iron canopy. Reminiscent of medieval reliquaries, this symbolizes both the queen's strength and delicacy. Lotus flowers are placed at the corners of the sarcophagus, and a gilded crown sits at the top. The inscriptions on the memorial honor her life and capture the emotional response of the people.

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Frank Wagner

October 8, 2023

Cycling

The Luis Monument was designed by Karl Friedrich Schinkel and inaugurated in 1811. It commemorates the laying out of Queen Luise in 1810. Fontane also mentioned this monument in his "Travels through the Mark Brandenburg".

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1. Meseberg Castle – Huwenowsee Swimming Area loop from Gransee

20.8km

05:26

160m

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2. Franciscan Monastery Gransee – Ritter Kuno Statue loop from Gransee

10.9km

02:47

30m

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3. St. Mary's Church Gransee – Luise Memorial, Gransee loop from Gransee

3.78km

00:58

20m

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

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Location: Gransee, Oberhavel, Ruppiner Lakeland, Brandenburg, Germany

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Luise Memorial, Gransee

1. Meseberg Castle – Huwenowsee Swimming Area loop from Gransee

2. Franciscan Monastery Gransee – Ritter Kuno Statue loop from Gransee

3. St. Mary's Church Gransee – Luise Memorial, Gransee loop from Gransee

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