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- Statue Alexander von Humboldt
The statue of Alexander von Humboldt (Statue Alexander von Humboldt) honors the renowned German naturalist, geographer, and humanist, and is located on the University Square in Berlin, in front of the main building of Humboldt University, which is named after the brothers Wilhelm and Alexander von Humboldt. The monument is an integral part of the city’s historical and intellectual landscape.
Erected in 1883, the statue was created by sculptor Reinhold Begas, a prominent figure of the Berlin neoclassical school.
The monument not only commemorates the individual, but also symbolizes Germany’s contribution to global science, the interdisciplinarity of thought, and the spirit of international scholarly exchange. Its prominent placement at the entrance to the university underscores the continuity of academic tradition and the value of free intellectual exploration.
Today, the statue of Alexander von Humboldt is a popular cultural landmark and serves as a point of connection to the Enlightenment era, scientific openness, and humanist worldview — values that continue to inspire in the public space of contemporary Berlin.
