Karl Marx Monument, Chemnitz
The Karl Marx Monument (German: Karl-Marx-Monument) is a 7.10m (23.29ft)-tall stylized head of Karl Marx in Chemnitz, Germany. The heavy-duty sculpture, together with the base platform, stand over 13 meters (42 feet) tall and weighs approximately 40 tonnes. On a wall just behind the monument, the phrase "Workers of the world, unite!" (from the Communist Manifesto) is inscripted in four languages: German, English, French and Russian.
Karl-Marx-Monument in Chemnitz | |
| Location | Chemnitz |
|---|---|
| Designer | Lev Kerbel |
| Type | Stylized head |
| Material | Bronze |
| Height | 7.10m (23.29ft) |
| Beginning date | 10 May 1953 |
| Opening date | 9 October 1971 |
| Dedicated to | Karl Marx |
It is the most famous monument in the inner city of Chemnitz, where it has gained the nickname "Nischel", which is derived from the Saxon term for head or skull.
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