Architecture path 6

6. Waterlooplatz

Here you will find information about Waterlooplatz.

Waterlooplatz was laid out by Georg Laves between 1828 and 1830 to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo against Napoleon, in which Hanoverian troops also took part. The Waterloo Column was erected on the square between 1829 and 1832. The site served as a drill ground and military parade ground. Today, the square is used for events of all kinds.

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Information in English

To commemorate Prussia’s victory over Napoleon at Waterloo, in which Hanoverian units also took part, Georg Laves had Waterlooplatz built (1828–1830). The 46-meter-tall column known as the Waterloosäule was also erected according to his designs. The square originally served as a venue for military exercises and parades for the soldiers stationed nearby. Today, the square is used for festive events, shows, and public viewings on a large screen.