Take a tour of Bremen Roland in Bremen, Germany – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
Roland, the centuries old protector of Bremen and its people, stands guard for the city.
The statue of Roland holds his sword, called the “sword of justice”, and his shield, which boasts the imperial eagle.
He is Charlemagne's knight, immortalized in 1404 where he watches over the market square.
His stern facade faces the cathedral and is the most well-known of the four Roland statues found in the city.
The Bremen marktplatz Roland became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004.
Roland's towering 10 meter statue symbolizes his grandiose task: to safeguard the civil liberties of Bremen's citizens.
