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Rintelner Roland

Rinteln Roland

Roland, a Frankish military leader under Charlemagne, became a symbol of the independence of the growing cities from the local nobility. He is depicted as a knight with a drawn sword.
(Wikipedia)

Peter Lechelt
2006

Beschreibung / Description

Stone sculpture of Roland's sword and shield.

Informationsschild / Information Sign

V.V. Rinteln von 1878 e.V.
Rintelner Roland 2006
Stadtrechte seit 1289
Markt- und Stapelrechte seit 1892
Gefördert durch die Sparkasse Schaumburg

Beautification Association Rinteln from 1878
Rintelner Roland 2006
Town charter since 1289
Market and stacking rights since 1892
Supported by the Schaumburg Savings Bank

Künstler*in / Artist

Peter Lechelt (Hannover 1955), German sculptor (Website).

Quellen & Informationen / Sources & Information

Verschönerungs-Verein von 1878 e.V. Rinteln, Ein Roland für Rinteln.

Stichworte / Tags

Lage / Location (N 52°11'21" - E 9°4'47") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: dens569; Photograph: 27 July 2024
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