Mariensäule, Monument on Pulsberg hill in Trier, Germany
The Mariensäule is a monument on a hilltop near Trier that rises above the Moselle Valley with a statue of Mary at its crown. The column was constructed from stone and features a praying figure, while the structure is surrounded by deciduous forest.
Construction of the monument began in 1859 and it was dedicated in 1866 by Bishop Leopold Pelldram. The project followed a church proclamation from 1854 that gave new religious significance to the region.
The monument was built as a response to Protestant presence in the region and displays a praying figure of Mary at its top. It stands on a hilltop overlooking the Moselle Valley, making it a visible symbol of Catholic faith in the landscape.
You can reach the site by car or bus, with a parking area nearby. From there, a forest path leads to the monument, which sits on elevated ground and requires a walk through woodland.
Inside the column was once a spiral staircase leading to a viewing platform, but it closed to the public in 1905 after an incident. This hidden feature remained off-limits to visitors after that event.
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