Friedensplatz (Darmstadt)
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 Friedensplatz viewed from the north |
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| User groups | Pedestrian traffic , bicycle traffic , public transport ( trams and city buses (types) ) |
The Friedensplatz is a public square in Darmstadt .
location
Friedensplatz is located south of Zeughausstrasse ( Bundesstrasse 26 ) in Darmstadt's Stadtmitte district. To the east, the square is delimited by the Darmstadt Residenzschloss . The square is circled by the Darmstadt tram . Lines 2, 3 and 5 run regularly in the south, while the tracks to the west and north serve as turning points. This is also where the L buses turn .
history
The place was first mentioned under the name "Reitbahn" and served as a riding arena. It was later called "Paradeplatz" until it was finally given the current name "Friedensplatz" in 1949. After the Second World War, the square was mainly used as a parking lot. In 1966/1967, a multi-storey underground car park with a nuclear bunker was built by Jakob Wilhelm Mengler under the square . Above ground, the square was divided by concrete raised beds, which were popularly known as "anti-tank barriers".
The square should be fundamentally redesigned from 2015. Due to planning difficulties due to the statics of the underground car park, the start of the renovation was postponed until 2017. Construction work finally began in May 2017, the reopening was on May 25, 2020.
Design and sights
The White Tower is located on the southern part of the square . There are some green areas and a playground, but most of the space is paved / paved.
There are several monuments in the square:
- Life guards monument in memory of the fallen and missing of the Life Guard Infantry Regiment (1st Grand Ducal Hessian) No. 115
- Equestrian monument to Grand Duke Ludwig IV , built by Fritz Schaper in 1898
Events
The regular events that take place on the square include a. the Schlossgrabenfest in May, the Heinerfest in July and a Christmas market from November. A gay and lesbian expansion is being held on Friedensplatz as part of the Christmas market.
Web links
- DFG-VK Darmstadt "From ennoblement to forced labor - keywords on the military and National Socialism in Darmstadt". Deutsche Friedensgesellschaft, Darmstadt Group, accessed on May 22, 2014 .
- The Darmstadt Friedensplatz should become more beautiful. The renovation should be completed by 2015 at the latest - the city's design advisory board will meet at the end of next week. In: Darmstädter Echo . May 13, 2013, accessed May 22, 2014 .
- Rainer Hein: New attempt for Friedensplatz. At the request of Brigitte Lindscheid, head of the Darmstadt building department, the design advisory board deals with plans for the redesign. In: FAZ . May 31, 2013, accessed May 22, 2014 .
Individual evidence
- ↑ Friedensplatz is completed. In: Darmstadt.de . May 25, 2020, accessed July 5, 2020 .
Coordinates: 49 ° 52 ′ 26.6 " N , 8 ° 39 ′ 13.1" E