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Flood Memorial at the Westspange, Donauwörth

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Flood Memorial at the Westspange, Donauwörth

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  • Location: Donauwörth, Danube-Ries, Altmühltal, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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    August 29, 2023

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    The memorial built by Alfred Görig stands on the west clasp of Donauwörth. On one side of the base is a double-headed eagle and on the front is a saying:
    " Soul of man.
    How are you like the water.
    destiny of man.
    How are you like the wind.
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    Freed from the Centuries-Old Hostage of the Flood
    (groundbreaking ceremony 1984, completion of the Westspange 1990)
    Donauwörth October 27, 1991
    dr Alfred Böswald mayor
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    April 3, 2025

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    Very nicely positioned, just stop and look!
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    Location: Donauwörth, Danube-Ries, Altmühltal, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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