Konrad-Adenauer-Denkmal

The Konrad Adenauer Monument stands at the intersection of Apostelnstraße and Mittelstraße, northwest of Cologne's Neumarkt. Dedicated in 1995, the bronze sculpture shows the former chancellor in an oversized coat that visually shrinks his head, while he holds a hat in his right hand. The work was designed by Munich sculptor Hans Wimmer, who was unable to complete it. His student Gerd Weiland created the head. The monument was funded by donations collected by a committee founded in 1987. Here you'll encounter a striking portrayal of this political trailblazer, notable for its unusual proportions and its historical backstory.