La Vierge Dd Hayange - Hayange, Lorraine
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N 49° 20.050 E 006° 03.860
32U E 286731 N 5468750
Since 1903, a giant statue of the Virgin Mary overtops the parish of Hayange.
Waymark Code: WM4GJ6
Location: Grand-Est, France
Date Posted: 08/22/2008
Views: 59
The statue of the Virgin Mary of Hayange, found in the local factories, has a weight of 6’500 kg and a height of 7 m atop a 12 m high granite pedestal.
From the location, you have a superb view on the city and it's steel industry.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Notre-Dame de Hayange
Figure Type: Fantasy creature
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Jacquemart
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1903
Materials used: Cast iron
Location: On a hill north of the city.
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