Mercury, Roman God - Bamberg, Germany
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Bernd das Brot Team
N 49° 53.514 E 010° 52.921
32U E 635176 N 5528310
Statue of the Roman God of commerce, travel and communication
Waymark Code: WMTA8N
Location: Bayern, Germany
Date Posted: 10/22/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Arogant
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The Bamberg Rose Garden was designed in the style of an antique Roman garden. Part of the design are statues of Roman deities.

The Statue of Mercury was sculpted by Royal sculptor Ferdinand Dietz in 1761.

In Roman Mythology, Mercury is a son of Jupiter and one of the main Gods. He is the guide of souls to the underworld and the patron god commerce, eloquence, poetry), communication, Travel, trade, boundaries, luck, trickery and thieves.

Associated Religion(s): Roman Mythology

Statue Location: Rosengarten Bamberg

Entrance Fee: Free

Artist: Ferdinand Dietz

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