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Mariensäule
A stone testament of faith in Paderborn's center
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The Mariensäule in Paderborn, designed by Caspar von Zumbusch in 1861, features a statue of the praying Virgin Mary atop the Marienplatz. Intricate niches house figures of St. Liborius, St. Meinolfus, Charlemagne, and Henry II. This stone pillar stands as a significant testament to Catholic art and 19th-century religious fervor.
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The column was erected in the year 1861.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1861
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
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