Why does this Florastatue stand here? This is a question many ask when they first see it. The Florastatue, a bronze monument, depicts the Roman goddess Flora. She is the goddess of flowers. This statue we see before us is not the first to grace this spot.
Let’s step back in time. As early as 1901, a Flora statue stood in Quedlinburg. Sadly, it was melted down in 1944 for war purposes. The “Bergvolk,” a Quedlinburg Medieval Association, remembered the goddess in 1998. They suggested restoring the monument.
A donation campaign began. Mrs. Rautendelein Rienäcker supported it. The financing was secured. In 2001, on the 100th anniversary of the “first position,” a new Florastatue arose. It now recalls Quedlinburg’s tradition as a flower and seed city.
The Berlin art and bronze foundry Frank Herweg designed the monument. It stands two meters tall. Take a closer look. Flora holds a rose in her left hand.
An information board is attached to the station bridge. It stands opposite the Florastatue. This statue isn’t just a pretty face. It represents a community’s dedication to its history. It embodies the spirit of rebirth after destruction. The Florastatue reminds us of Quedlinburg’s floral past.