Bremen Roland
Bremer Roland · Mitte
Statue of Roland in Bremen, Germany
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:38
Welcome to the Marktplatz, or Mark-plats, of Bremen, where we stand before one of the most iconic symbols of civic independence in Europe: the Bremen Roland. Standing at an imposing height of 10.21 meters, this limestone and…
Listen in the app2The Knight's Armor and Symbolism2:27
Let us examine the specific attire and equipment of the Roland, which were not chosen by chance. Every element identifies him as a late-medieval North German paladin. …
Listen in the app3The Mysterious 'Cripple' and Local Legend2:10
At the base of the statue, between Roland's feet, you will find a small, kneeling figure often referred to as the 'Cripple.' This figure has sparked centuries of research and local legends. For many years, it was associated with…
Listen in the app4The Bremen Elle: A Standard for Trade2:08
If you look at the distance between the tips of Roland's knees, you are looking at an ancient unit of measurement: the 'Bremen Elle,' or Bray-men El-luh. This distance was exactly 55.372 centimeters long. …
Listen in the app5The Town Hall: A Masterpiece of Brick Gothic2:09
Directly behind the Roland stands the Bremen Town Hall, or Rat-hows. Together, they form the UNESCO World Heritage site. …
Listen in the app6The Bremen Town Musicians: A Brothers Grimm Tale1:54
On the western side of the Town Hall, you will find a much smaller, but no less iconic, statue: the Bremen Town Musicians. This bronze sculpture, created by Gerhard Marcks in 1953, depicts a donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster…
Listen in the app7St. Peter's Cathedral: A Masterpiece of Gothic-Romanesque1:54
Dominating the eastern side of the Marktplatz is the St. Peter's Cathedral, or Saint Pe-ters Cathed-ral. …
Listen in the app8Closing1:31
As we conclude our tour in the shadow of the Bremen Roland, I hope you carry with you a sense of the 'freedom and democracy' that this place represents. We have walked through 'medieval streets' and looked upon 'absolutely…
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What is Bremen Roland?
Bremen Roland is a place in Mitte with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Mitte |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 16 min 51 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 53.0759, 8.8073 |
| Last updated |
