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Komödienstraße 34
(Dominium)

Albertus Magnus

also known as Albert the Great and Albert of Cologne
1193/1206 - 1280 German Dominican friar and a bishop who achieved fame for his comprehensive knowledge of and advocacy for the peaceful coexistence of science and religion
(Wikipedia)

1880

Beschreibung / Description

Stone statue of Albertus Magnus in the 1880 façade by architect August Lange, which is in 2008 incorporated in a new office building 'Dominium' by architect Hans Kollhoff.
The head of the saint is added with the restoration of 1993/94.

Quellen & Informationen / Sources & Information

Bilderbuch Köln, Denkmale, Wohn- und Geschäftshaus (nur Fassade Komödienstraße).

Stichworte / Tags

Lage / Location (N 50°56'29" - E 6°57'9") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: denw523; Photograph: 14 May 2016
Of each statue we made photos from various angles and also detail photos of the various texts.
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