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Weißenburg in Bayern
Lkr. Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen
Bayern

Holzgasse 1
(St. Willibaldskirche)

Sankt Petrus und Sankt Paulus

Saint Peter and Saint Paul

The apostles Peter and Paul are often depicted together. In Catholic tradition, Peter is said to have founded the church in Rome with Paul, served as its bishop, authored two epistles, and then met martyrdom there along with Paul.

1871

Weißenburg in Bayern / Sankt Petrus und Sankt Paulus

Beschreibung / Description

Two stone statues in the façade of the St. Willibaldskirche.

Weißenburg in Bayern - Sankt Petrus und Sankt Paulus
Sankt Petrus
Sankt Paulus

Quellen & Informationen / Sources & Information

Wikipedia, St. Willibald (Weißenburg).

Stichworte / Tags

Lage / Location (N 49°1'38" - E 10°58'12") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: deby394; Photograph: 11 October 2014
Of each statue we made photos from various angles and also detail photos of the various texts.
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