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Herkules

Schloßpark Wilhelmshöhe
Kassel Germany

Status:
built
Construction Dates
  Began1701
  Finished1706
Building Uses
 - monument
 - observation
Structural Types
 - lowrise
 - statue

 Heights ValueSource / Comments 
Spire231 fthttp://de.wikipedia.org/
Roof204 fthttp://de.wikipedia.org/
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Description
Architect: Giovanni Francesco Guerniero

The main part of the structure was completed between 1701 to 1706. The top part, including the statue, was not completed until 1917, though.
The Herkules (Hercules) is a monument in Wilhelmshöhe mountain park that includes a supporting base and copper statue. It contains an observation area.


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