Until 1904, Löwenwall was called "Monumentenplatz" (Monument Square) and was a part of the Augusttor Promenade. It was laid out in conjunction with the renovation of the former city wall by Peter Joseph Krahe. Duke Karl Wilhelm Ferdinand gave Peter Joseph Krahe the order to redesign the Baroque fortification. Between 1805 and 1831 park areas, promenades and squares were laid out. Löwenwall as it is presently known was completed in 1820. The oval grassy area, which is surrounded by a double row of chestnut trees, is dominated by the obelisk in the centre which was erected in 1823. The citizens of Braunschweig financed the 22m monument with their contributions. It was cast in Zorge/Harz. At the base, there are four bronze lions which were cast according to a design by Gottfried Schadow. The monument is in remembrance of Dukes Karl Wilhelm Ferdinand and Friedrich Wilhem of Braunschweig who died in battle against Napoleon.
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