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Konstantinplatz
(St. Petersburg)

Petersburg-Portal

(Greek: Πέτρος, Pétros, "stone, rock"; possibly died AD 67)
apostle, first pope; patron saint of locksmiths and confessors. Usually holding the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven
(Wikipedia)

Hans Rupprecht Hoffmann d.J.
1648

Description

Statue of St. Peter on top of the gate.

Sculptor

Hans Rupprecht Hoffmann der Jüngere, German sculptor and master stone mason

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, Liste der Kulturdenkmäler in Trier-Kernstadt.
Datenbank der Kulturgüter in der Region Trier, Alle Kulturgüter in Altstadt, Gemeinde Trier.

Locatie (N 49°45'14" - E 6°38'37") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: derp058; Photograph: 17 June 2011
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