Virgin Mary Statue - St. Dionysius, Essen, Germany
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N 51° 28.472 E 006° 57.022
32U E 357657 N 5704588
Impressive replica of the original grotto at Lourdes.
Waymark Code: WMNTWA
Location: Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Date Posted: 05/03/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
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This impressive statue of the Virgin Mary is located on the Dionysiuskirchplatz in Essen-Borbeck. It decorates the eastern wall of St. Dionysius church.
It was built 1911 to the 50th anniversary of the Knappen-Verein Borbeck.
It is a replica of the original grotto at Lourdes.
Associated Religion(s): Roman Catholic

Statue Location: St. Dionysius church eastern wall

Entrance Fee: Free

Artist: Bildhauer Kirsch, Kirchenmaler Fierlings

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