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Pfarrplatz 2 (19.)
(Beethoven-Haus)

Sankt Florian

Saint Florian

Saint Florian von Lorch (d. c. 304)
Roman officer in the province of Noricum (at present the region of Bavaria), responsible for organizing firefighting brigades. He is usually depicted pouring water from a pitcher over a fire
(Wikipedia)

18th century?

Description

Wooden statue of St. Florian in a corner niche.

Sources & Information

Wien Geschichte Wiki, Pfarrplatz (with a photo of 1902).
Wikipedia, Liste der denkmalgeschützten Objekte in Wien/Döbling/Grinzing-Neustift am Wald.

Locatie (N 48°15'18" - E 16°21'31") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: atwi174; Photograph: 16 September 2016
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