Did you ever hear of a statue that tells a story? The Heinrich von Kleist Statue here in Frankfurt (Oder) does just that. It’s more than just a monument. It’s a window into the life and works of a literary giant. The Heinrich von Kleist Statue, created by Gottlieb Elster in 1910, depicts a young man. On the front, you’ll find a medallion with Kleist’s head. The other sides feature scenes from his plays. This statue stands in Gertraudenpark, once the cemetery of St. Gertraud Church. The park also holds monuments to other notable figures like Ewald von Kleist, a relative of Heinrich, and Joachim Georg Darjes. Heinrich von Kleist was born in Frankfurt (Oder) in 1777. His father was a staff captain. The Kleist Museum, dedicated to the writer’s life and work, is housed in the former garrison school, built in the same year Heinrich was born. The Heinrich von Kleist Statue is not just a tribute to the man, but also a testament to his complex and impactful works.
Stadion der Freundschaft
But the current state of the stadium is a sad reminder of the passage of time. Its original floodlights and