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Kirchgasse 14
(Haus Karl der Große)

Karl der Grosse

Charlemagne

Charlemagne (Carolus Magnus) (unknown place 742 - Aachen 814)
King of the Franks (since 768) and Emperor (since 800)
(Wikipedia)

artist unknown
1898?

Description

High relief of Charlemage with sword and orb in a niche, with caption KARL DER GROSSE.

Artist

Unknown artist. Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know.

Sources & Information

Stadt Zürich, Zentrum Karl der Grosse, Geschichte.

Location (N 47°22'10" - E 8°32'40") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: chzh008; Photograph: 2 October 2014
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