Karl Marx Statue, Trier

The bronze statue of Karl Marx stands in the center of Trier. The statue was given to the city by the Chinese government. It was created by sculptor Wu Weishan. The statue itself is about 14 feet in height, but looms at more than 16-feet tall upon its large plinth.

It is located in a pedestrian square on the backside of the city museum and the Trier tourism and information center. The square provides plenty of room for viewing the statue. Those visiting the statue can read about Marx with a nearby placard that details information about the statue and Marx himself.

The Karl Marx statue was not erected without controversy. When it was added to the city in 2018, there were numerous protests from those who decry the abuses brought about by communism. There were also many who stated a gift should not be accepted from China, a country that is known for human rights abuses.