Hungersteine

A hunger stone is a type of hydrological landmark common in Central Europe. Hunger stones serve as famine memorials and warnings and were erected in Germany and in ethnic German settlements throughout Europe in the 15th through 19th centuries.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Die Elbe and Villa Hartmann, Dresden.
Work of art
is a work of art, which is situated 110 metres northwest of Hungersteine.
Apartment building
is an apartment building, which is situated 160 metres south of Hungersteine.
is a church, which is situated 660 metres northwest of Hungersteine.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Laubegast and Niederpoyritz.
is a suburb.
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Latitude
51.02328° or 51° 1′ 24″ north
Longitude
13.84138° or 13° 50′ 29″ east
Open location code
9F3M2RFR+8H
Open­Street­Map ID
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­memorial
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­stone
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction

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Places with the Same Name

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Nearby Places

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