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title: "Skulptur \"Karl der Große\""
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description: "The bronze sculptures were erected to the right and left of the church portal to mark the 550th anniversary of the parish church of St. Martin. The 2.27-metre-tall Charlemagne holds an orb and a sharp sword in his hands, while his adversary Widukind (2.20 meters tall) holds a Bible and a blunt sword. The figures symbolize the reconciliation of two arch-enemies."
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Skulptur "Karl der Große"
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- Sculpture

A stone statue of Charlemagne in front of a brick wall, holding a cross and a model of a church in his hands.

An outdoor historical statue of Charlemagne, surrounded by old brick walls and cobblestones.

A brick building with a pointed roof and a statue on each side, photographed on a sunny day.

A bronze statue of Charlemagne stands in a paved square in front of brick buildings.

Prof. Dr. Volker Neuhoff (Nienburg), 1991, bronze 

 The bronze sculptures were erected to the right and left of the church portal to mark the 550th anniversary of the parish church of St. Martin. The 2.27-metre-tall Charlemagne holds an orb and a sharp sword in his hands, while his adversary Widukind (2.20 meters tall) holds a Bible and a blunt sword. The figures symbolize the reconciliation of two arch-enemies.

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Mittelweser-Touristik GmbHLange Straße 18

31582 Nienburg/Weser

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Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH

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Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH

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