St. Martin - Martinskirche Sindelfingen, Germany, BW
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In front of the 'Martinskirche' in Sindelfingen, Germany, Baden-Württemberg, stands a satue of St. Martin and the beggar.
Waymark Code: WMJFB9
Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Date Posted: 11/11/2013
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In front of the 'Martinskirche' in Sindelfingen, Germany, Baden-Württemberg, stands a satue of St. Martin and the beggar.
The statues are made of bronze. It's made life-sized.
They have been created by Fritz Nuss in 1983.
There's no plaque with details.
St. Martin (Martin of Tours, Latin: Sanctus Martinus Turonensis) was a Bishop of Tours whose shrine became a famous stopping-point for pilgrims on the road to Santiago de Compostela. Around his name much legendary material accrued and he has become one of the most familiar and recognizable Christian saints. He is considered a spiritual bridge across Europe, given his association with both France and Hungary.
He is a patron saint of France, soldiers, and horses.
URL of the statue: Not listed
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