Statue of the famous pirate
Hamburg, Hamburg 20457
+49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen)
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Statue of the famous pirate |
Magdeburger Brücke Hamburg, Hamburg 20457 +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) |
There is a bronze statue at Magdeburger Brücke on Brooktor. It was created by Hans-Jörg Wagner and erected in 1982. The statue shows the famous pirate Klaus Störtebeker, hands tied, looking back towards the Speicherstadt where he was executed in 1400. Like most of the pirates of his day, he used to hide on Helgoland island. The villains' heads were tarred on one of Speicherstadt's streets, Pickhuben, before they were lead to the place of execution at Großer Grasbrook. According to the legend, Störtebeker saved several of his men by walking along his lined up crew after being decapitated. The men he passed were allegedly reprieved. Review © 2009, Wcities |
 Klaus Stoertebeker Statue Photo: Oliver |
 Klaus Stoertebeker Statue Photo: e.schlumpf |
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