Retz Calvary ( Kalvarienberg )
N 48° 45.781 E 015° 56.545
33U E 569257 N 5401539
Quick Description: A series of five calvary statues
Location: Niederösterreich, Austria
Date Posted: 7/13/2012 6:08:33 AM
Waymark Code: WMEW8H
Published By: Groundspeak Regular Member Chris777
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Long Description:
Retz Calvary ( Kalvarienberg ) are a series of five sets of statues built around 1726 by Jacob Seer from the nearby village Eggenburg.

they represent:
Mary's farewell to her son
The Angel on Mount Olive
The Flagellation
The Crowning with Thorns
Veronica with a handkerchief
Type of cross: Latin cross

Material used: Stone (granite, sandstone, marble, ...)

Characteristics of this cross:
series of five sets of statues

Describe the location:
On a hill next to Retz Windmills surrounded by vineyards

Year of manufacture: 1/1/1726

Is this cross commemorative ?: Yes
Visit Instructions:
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