Next to St. Bartholomew's Church in Damgarten stands the Peace Oak, planted on May 10, 1871 to commemorate the founding of the German Reich and the end of the Franco-Prussian War. It symbolizes peace, community and reconciliation - a living natural monument and a place to pause and reflect to this day.
A special natural monument stands next to St. Bartholomew's Church in Damgarten: the Peace Oak, planted to commemorate the founding of the German Reich on May 10, 1871 and the end of the Franco-Prussian War. The peace oak symbolizes the desire for unity, peace and a new beginning. Even today, it invites citizens and visitors to pause and become aware of the importance of community and reconciliation.