Constitutional pillar

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Constitution pillars are monuments in the form of a pillar that were erected on the occasion of the establishment of a constitution (constitution, in older spelling also constitution) of a state.

  • in honor of the Baden Constitution of 1818
    • in Karlsruhe , completed in 1827, based on plans by Friedrich Weinbrenner in the form of an obelisk made of red sandstone on the Rondellplatz. Alternative name Grand Duke Karl Monument.
    • in Lahr on the Schutterlindenberg, inaugurated on August 22, 1843 on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Baden constitution.
  • in honor of the Basic Law of 1949
    • in Waghäusel , inaugurated in 1989 on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the adoption of the Basic Law

Web links

Commons : Constitutional Monuments  - collection of images, videos and audio files