World War I - 100 years - Cannes, France
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member denben
N 43° 32.966 E 007° 01.609
32T E 340607 N 4823722
A sculpture commemorating the First World War 100th anniversary was given to France by Russia. It is located on the grounds of the InterContinental Carlton Hotel on the Boulevard de la Croisette in Cannes.
Waymark Code: WMTPBJ
Location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Date Posted: 12/22/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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Work of the Russian sculptor Piotr Stronsky, this bronze statue measures three meters high and depicts an angel holding a palm branch as a symbol of peace. The angel himself is a symbol of mercy and friendship.

The inscription reads:

"To the French people from the Russians in commemoration of the First World War 100th anniversary, the Hotel Carlton Century Celebrations and the 400th anniversary of Romanov House in sign of friendship and mutual respect."

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Oeuvre du sculpteur russe Piotr Stronsky, cette statue en bronze a trois mètres de haut et représente un ange tenant une branche de palmier comme symbole de paix. L'ange lui-même est un symbole de miséricorde et d'amitié.

L'inscription à la base de la statue se lit comme suit:

"Aux Français de la part des Russes en commémoration du 100ème anniversaire de la 1ère guerre mondiale en cette année 2013 du Centenaire de l'hôtel Carlton et du 400ème anniversaire de la Maison Romanov en signe d'amitié et de respect mutuel."

Source: (visit link)
Anniversary Year: 2013

Year of Event, Organization or Occurance: 1913

Address:
58 Boulevard de la Croisette
Cannes, France
06400


Website: [Web Link]

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