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Sankt Florian

Saint Florian

Saint Florian von Lorch (d. c. 304)
A Roman officer in the region that is now Bavaria, responsible for organising fire brigades. He is usually depicted pouring water from a jug onto a fire
(Wikipedia)

1730

Beschreibung / Description

Stone statue of Saint Florian, a Roman soldier with flag and throwing water from a bucket on a burning house. On the socle the coat of arms of Großweikersdorf.

Quellen & Informationen / Sources & Information

Wikipedia, Liste der denkmalgeschützten Objekte in Großweikersdorf.

Stichworte / Tags

Lage / Location (N 48°28'20" - E 15°58'57") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: atno001; Photograph: 12 September 2012
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