St. Martin, Hirschau, Germany, BW
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Tante.Hossi
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This is a relief of St. Martin riding on his horse and the beggar located in Hirschau, Germany, Baden-Württemberg.
Waymark Code: WMAB3N
Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Date Posted: 12/17/2010
Views: 6
This is a relief of St. Martin riding on his horse and the beggar located in Hirschau, Germany, Baden-Württemberg.
Some parts of the relief are overgrown by ivy.
St. Martin (Martin of Tours, Latin: Sanctus Martinus Turonensis) was a Bishop of Tours whose shrine became a famous stopping-point for pilgrims on the road to Santiago de Compostela. Around his name much legendary material accrued and he has become one of the most familiar and recognizable Christian saints. He is considered a spiritual bridge across Europe, given his association with both France and Hungary.
He is a patron saint of France, soldiers, and horses.
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Where is this sculpture?:
Spitzbergstraße
Hirschau, BW Germany
72070
Date Sculpture was opened for vewing?: Not listed
Website for sculpture?: Not listed
Sculptors Name: Not listed
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