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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)

Lutz Gaede
2002

Beschreibung / Description

Sandstone statue of Roland with sword and shield with the coat of arms of Gardelegen. On his back as a tree with a jester.

Gardelegen - Roland

Beschriftung(en) / Inscription(s)

Errichtet
durch Initiative
des Fördervereins
des Handwerks
des Altmarkkreises
Salzwedel
18.4.2002

Ausführung: naturstein gehr

Tangermünde

Entwurf: Lutz Gaede Uchtspringe

Gardelegen - Roland

Künstler*in / Artist

Lutz Gaede, German sculptor from Uchtspringe (Website).

Quellen & Informationen / Sources & Information

Straße der Rolande, Übersicht Rolandorte.

Stichworte / Tags

Lage / Location (N 52°31'34" - E 11°23'33") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: desa083; Photograph: 31 July 2016
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