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Why is the statue of Hercules a symbol of Kassel?
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The statue of Hercules serves as the enduring symbol of Kassel because it crowns a celebrated series of water cascades located at Wilhelmshöhe, a mountain situated just west of the city. This iconic monument has represented the city since the 18th century.1