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Der Rufer: A Call for Peace
A bronze sculpture in Berlin's Tiergarten, 'Der Rufer' symbolizes a call for peace and unity, inviting reflection on freedom and expression.
Der Rufer (The Caller) is a bronze sculpture by Gerhard Marcks, created in 1967. It stands on Straße des 17. Juni in Berlin, near the Brandenburg Gate, symbolizing a call for peace and unity. The statue depicts a figure with hands cupped to its mouth, as if shouting or calling out.
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Public Transport
From Berlin Hauptbahnhof (main train station), take the S-Bahn (S3, S5, S7, or S9) to S Tiergarten station. From there, it's a short walk to Straße des 17. Juni where the sculpture is located. A single ticket for zones AB costs €3.80.
Walking
From the Brandenburg Gate, walk east along Straße des 17. Juni for about 15-20 minutes. The sculpture will be on your right, set within the Tiergarten park.
Taxi/Ride-Share
A taxi or ride-share from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Der Rufer will take approximately 10-15 minutes, depending on traffic. The estimated cost is €14-€18.
Local tips
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Visit during the early morning or late afternoon for the best lighting for photographs.
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Combine your visit with a walk through the nearby Tiergarten for a complete experience of nature and art.
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Take a moment to read about the artist Gerhard Marcks to fully appreciate the sculpture's significance.
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Located on Straße des 17. Juni in Berlin's Tiergarten, Der Rufer is a compelling bronze sculpture created by Gerhard Marcks in 1967. The sculpture portrays a figure with hands raised to its mouth, seemingly calling out, and has become a symbol of communication, human connection, and a plea for peace.
Installed in May 1989, just months before the fall of the Berlin Wall, the statue's placement was deliberate, facing East Berlin as a call for reunification. The inscription at the base features a quote from the Italian poet Francesco Petrarch: "I wander through the world, and cry 'Peace, peace, peace'". While the Berlin statue is interpreted as a call for peace, other castings around the world, such as the one in Perth, Australia, are dedicated to victims of torture.
Gerhard Marcks (1889-1981) was one of Germany's most important twentieth-century sculptors. The original sculpture was commissioned for Radio Bremen. Der Rufer invites contemplation on the importance of voice, freedom, and expression, set against the backdrop of Berlin's complex history.
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