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Kreuz der Engel — Cruz de los Ángeles

Cross of the Angels

Wappen von Oviedo

Coat of Arms of Oviedo

artist unknown
1991

Bochum / Kreuz der Engel — Cruz de los Ángeles

Description

Relief plaque with the Cross of the Angels, a 9th century cross in the cathedral of Oviedo (: a cross with two kneeling angels). It also is the figure on coat of arms of Bochum's sister city Oviedo in Spain.

Inscription(s)

geschenk der bürger der stadt
oviedo an die bürger der stadt
bochum aus anlaß des
10 jähriges bestehens
der städtepartnerschaft
oviedo - bochum
august 1991

Gift from the citizens of the city of
Oviedo to the citizens of the city of
Bochum on the occasion of the
10th anniversary
of the town twinning
Oviedo - Bochum
August 1991

Sculptor

Unknown artist. Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know.

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, Campana de Bochum.

Locatie (N 51°28'57" - E 7°12'54") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: denw1084; Photograph: 6 September 2022
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