Statues - Hither & Thither

Site Search:

Niederwalluf
(Gem. Walluf)
Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis
Hessen

Hintergasse 1

Sankt Florian

Saint Florian von Lorch (d. c. 304)
Römischer Offizier im Gebiet des heutigen Bayern, der mit der Organisation von Feuerwehren betraut war. Er wird meist dargestellt, wie er Wasser aus einem Krug über ein Feuer gießt.
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)

1766

Beschreibung / Description

Stone statue of St. Florian, extinguishing a fire, placed on a socle in the façade.

Beschriftung(en) / Inscription(s)

s. florianus
ora pro nobis
1766

Stichworte / Tags

Lage / Location (N 50°2'4" - E 8°9'39") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: dehs022; Photograph: 7 September 2010
Of each statue we made photos from various angles and also detail photos of the various texts.
If you want to use photos, please contact us via the contact form (in Dutch, English or German).
© Website and photos: René & Peter van der Krogt

Your banner here? Click for information.