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Franco-Prussian War Memorial (1870–1871)

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Franco-Prussian War Memorial (1870–1871)

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Franco-Prussian War Memorial (1870–1871)

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  • Location: Südpfalz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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    May 2, 2026

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    This monument in Landau commemorates the Franco-Prussian War, a decisive conflict in European history.
    The war of 1870/71 led to the founding of the German Empire under Wilhelm I.
    For cities like Landau, which were also under French influence for a long time, this conflict had special significance.
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    Typical 19th-century war memorial
    Erected in memory of fallen soldiers.
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    7 days ago

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    Monument commemorating the beginning of the war in 1870; Muschelkalk stele (after 1888) with relief portraits of Friedrich III. German Emperor, Leopold Prince of Bavaria, and Arnulf Prince of Bavaria.
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    November 10, 2025

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    Somewhat hidden on the left side of the German goal
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    Location: Südpfalz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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