Fährmann hol über - Speyer, Germany, RP
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This is a figurative sculpture called 'Fährmann hol über' (Ferryman overtaking). It is located in the so-called 'Domgarten' park in Speyer, Germany, Rheinland-Pfalz.
Waymark Code: WMF7W9
Location: Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Date Posted: 09/06/2012
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This is a figurative sculpture called 'Fährmann hol über' (Ferryman overtaking). It is located in the so-called 'Domgarten' park in Speyer, Germany, Rheinland-Pfalz.
The figure is life-sized.
The sculpture was created by Georg Günther Zeuner in 1987. It consists of bronze. There's a plaque with details.
It is accessable to the public at all times.
It shows a feeryman with a big hat and a paddle.
The Fährmann (ferryman) is a figure of an old local saga where the ferryman is called by the dead German emperors to take them over the Rhine river.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Fährmann hol über (Ferryman overtaking)
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Georg Günther Zeuner
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1987
Materials used: bronze
Location: in the Domgarten
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