equestrian statue of Frederick William III

The equestrian statue of Frederick William III, also known as the Reiterdenkmal Friedrich Wilhelm III, is a landmark monument in Berlin's Altstadt-Nord district, created around 1878 with disputed contributors including Gustav Bläser and Alexander Calandrelli.

The equestrian statue of Frederick William III is a landmark located in the Altstadt-Nord district of Germany. It is also known as the Reiterdenkmal Friedrich Wilhelm III. The statue is considered a monument and an architectural heritage monument, overseen by the Untere Denkmalbehörde.

The statue’s inception is believed to be around 1878. It depicts Frederick William III of Prussia, and likely a horse, showcasing the theme of equestrianism.

Several individuals are credited as creators, including Gustav Bläser, Alexander Calandrelli, and Rudolf Schweinitz, though this remains disputed. It is designated with reference number 60.

An image of the statue can be viewed at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Standbild_Heumarkt_K%C3%B6ln_-_Gesamtansicht.jpg.