St. Martin (Mainz)

Germany / Rheinland-Pfalz / Mainz
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The statue depicts "Martin of Tours", born approx. 316/317 in Sabaria, nowadays Hungary, passed away on November 7th 397 close to Tours / France. Martin became famous by sharing his cloak with a beggar.

Originally a Martin statue was placed on the roof of the Dome of Mainz. This statue was replaced in 1928 by a copy. Another copy was placed later here, on the terrace of the "Kästrich".

For Martin see: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_of_Tours
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Coordinates:   49°59'48"N   8°15'54"E
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