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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Rhein-Sieg-Kreis
Königswinter

Heinrich von Dechen Memorial

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Cologne District

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Königswinter

Heinrich von Dechen Memorial

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Heinrich von Dechen Memorial

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    Location: Königswinter, Rhein-Sieg-Kreis, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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    September 2, 2024

    This monument, which stands a little off the hiking trail, is dedicated by the Siebengebirge Beautification Association to its president, Heinrich von Dechen. There are two benches nearby.

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      February 14, 2021

      Ernst Heinrich Carl von Dechen, called Heinrich, (* 25 March 1800 in Berlin; † 15 February 1889 in Bonn) was a professor of mining, geologist and inventor.
      The monument looks freshly renovated (beginning of 2021) and from here you have a nice view of Drachenfels, Drachenburg and the Rhine Valley.

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        April 22, 2021

        In December 1869, 22 friends of the Siebengebirge gathered to found the Beautification Association for the Siebengebirge. The driving force behind the new movement was Heinrich von Dechen, an excellent geologist and retired mining captain.

        A monument was unveiled in his honor on May 24, 1892.
        The 7-meter-high obelisk with the bronze relief of Heinrich von Dechen stands at “Uttweilers Knipp.”

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          October 19, 2022

          Ernst Heinrich von Dechen was a geologist and naturalist. (born 1800 in Berlin, died 1889 in Bonn). Dechen was 1870-89 first chairman of the beautification association Siebengebirge. The scientific publication series Decheniana is named after him.

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            January 23, 2023

            From here you have a wonderful view of the Drachenburg👍😊

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              April 15, 2023

              A monument in honor of the good Lord Heinrich von Dechen.
              In 2021 there was still a large tree on the monument, but unfortunately not anymore today.

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                September 26, 2024

                As the altitude increases, the view becomes more and more amazing.

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                  Location: Königswinter, Rhein-Sieg-Kreis, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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