Ludwigsäule by antistar
Sitting in the centre of the enormous Luisenplatz, the gigantic 33m tall Ludwigsäule dominates the entire square and all the surrounding streets, where it can be seen from a great distance away. The column was built in honour of the first Grand Duke Ludewig of Hesse and the Rhein, a title given to him by Napoleon in 1806. The massive column can even be climbed, and 172 steps to the bronze statue of the Grand Duke at its peak can be accessed on the first Saturday of every month. I guess they keep its access limited to protect it from clambouring feet.