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title: "Skulptur \"Justitia\""
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description: "It was created and designed by the sculptor Jänisch in 1906 with a height of 1.20 meters and a weight of 200 kilograms. Originally, the sculpture adorned the gable facade of the demolished building (Obernstraße 17) opposite the Gieschen Hotel. The Justitia was aligned with a view of the Gieschen intersection and was intended to commemorate the historical location of the post office, where the Gohgrefen held court until 1791. In Roman mythology, \"Justitia\" is a symbol of justice."
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Skulptur "Justitia"
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- Sculpture

A stone sculpture of Justitia holding a sword and a set of scales, set against a red brick wall.

A stone sculpture of Lady Justice, holding scales and a sword, stands inside next to a gray door.

A stone sculpture of Lady Justice holding scales and a sword, standing in front of a red brick wall.

The stone sculpture "Justitia" has been located in the foyer of the historic district court since 2014.

 It was created and designed by the sculptor Jänisch in 1906 with a height of 1.20 meters and a weight of 200 kilograms. Originally, the sculpture adorned the gable facade of the demolished building (Obernstraße 17) opposite the Gieschen Hotel. The Justitia was aligned with a view of the Gieschen intersection and was intended to commemorate the historical location of the post office, where the Gohgrefen held court until 1791. In Roman mythology, "Justitia" is a symbol of justice.

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Openings

During the opening hours of the court.

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Payment methods

free of charge

Author

Mittelweser-Touristik GmbHLange Straße 18

31582 Nienburg/Weser

Organization

Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH

License (master data)

Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH

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Obernstraße 40

28832 Achim