Statue of Frederick II

The statue of Frederick II, in Berlin

The equestrian statue of Frederick II the Great stands on the Unter den Linden avenue, in Berlin. The Berlin audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this monument dedicated to the famous king of Prussia, a major figure of German history.

The king of Prussia on Unter den Linden

The equestrian statue of Frederick II, called Frederick the Great, stands in the middle of the Unter den Linden avenue, which he contributed to embellish. King of Prussia in the eighteenth century, Frederick II is one of the great figures of German history: both a formidable military strategist and an enlightened sovereign, a protector of the arts, letters and philosophy, he made Berlin a prestigious capital. This imposing monument, adorned with numerous illustrious figures of his reign, celebrates his role in the grandeur of Prussia. It is in the heart of the monumental ensemble of Unter den Linden, surrounded by the great historic buildings of the town.

What to see

You admire the imposing equestrian statue of Frederick the Great, king of Prussia and enlightened sovereign, adorned with figures of his reign, in the middle of the Unter den Linden avenue, surrounded by the great historic buildings. The statue celebrates a major figure of German history. It is a stop for those curious about history, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The statue of Frederick II lies in the middle of the Unter den Linden avenue, in the heart of Berlin, reachable on foot and by public transport. It is an open-air monument, freely accessible from the public space. You discover it during a walk on the avenue.

Who was Frederick II represented on the Unter den Linden avenue?

The king of Prussia Frederick the Great, of the eighteenth century, a military strategist and enlightened sovereign protector of the arts, who made Berlin a prestigious capital; the equestrian statue celebrates his role in German history.

Where is the statue of Frederick II?

In the middle of the Unter den Linden avenue, in the heart of Berlin, in Germany.