A Victory column is a monument in the form of a column, erected in memory of a victorious war or battle. The column stands on a base and is crowned with a victory symbol in the form of a statue. The statue may represent the goddess Victoria (or in Germany, the goddess Germania), an eagle, or a war hero.
Built to commemorate the German victories over Denmark in 1864, Austria in 1866 and France in 1870 and 71, it was inaugurated in 1873 by the Emperor William 1.
The shaft of the monument is made of cannon captured from the enemy and the column itself stands on a tall granite plinth with bronze plaques depicting scenes from the three wars.
You can climb up to the top of the column via the staircase and enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the city and the few pfennigs entrance fee has earned the goddess Victory the dubious title of 'the cheapest woman in Berlin'.
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