St Marys Column, Trier, Germany
N 49° 45.614 E 006° 37.194
32U E 328586 N 5514691
It is hard to miss the column that towers over Trier, floating above the green forest on the west side of the Moselle.
Waymark Code: WMMT5X
Location: Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Date Posted: 11/01/2014
Views: 14
St. Marys Column was produced from donations from Trier citizens, and was dedicated in 1866 co commemorate the declaration by the Catholic Church of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception. It is an impressive white column, topped with a depiction of St. Mary, with a crown about her head. It is located on the highest point of the sandstone cliffs on the west side of the Moselle River. St. Mary stands upon a column that is 40 m (about 130 feet) tall and she gazes upon Trier, the oldest city in Germany.
At night, the column is lite by bright floodlights, providing a local landmark and a great photo opportunity.
There are narrow, winding streets leading to St. Mary's column, therefore it is not recommended to attempt to bring coaches/buses to this location. Private car or a long hike on foot are better options.
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
Daylight hours
Admission Prices:
Free
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Up to 1 hour
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation
The attraction’s own URL: Not listed
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