View of "Hammonia" the patron goddes of Hamburg, Germany.

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The figure of Hammonia as patron goddess of Hamburg first appears in art and literature in the 18th century. In 1888 her statue and that of a young Germania were raised on the Brooksbrücke (Brook’s Bridge) to welcome Emperor Wilhelm II as he opened the Freihafen (Free Port). Shortly after the end of WWII, both statues disappeared without a trace. It took almost 60 years for the city to see the return of their patron goddess: since 2003 a new statue of Hammonia has overlooked the port, and this time she is accompanied by Europa.

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Size: 2592px × 3888px
Location: Hamburg, Germany
Photo credit: © Kristian Peetz / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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