Twelve Apostles Stone, Stone monolith in Meisenthal, France
The red sandstone Breitenstein rises 4.4 meters high in the forest, featuring carved reliefs of twelve apostles on its four sides and religious sculptures.
First documented in 1170 as Breidestain, the stone marked the border between the duchies of Lorraine and Hanau, receiving its apostle carvings in 1787.
The stone bears religious sculptures including Christ on the cross with Virgin Mary and Mary Magdalene, plus inscriptions in Gothic script naming the apostles.
Located in the Northern Vosges Natural Regional Park, the monument stands as a protected historical site accessible through marked forest paths.
Before World War II, the stone served as an annual gathering point for Roma communities, drawing over two thousand people each August 15th.
Location: Meisenthal
GPS coordinates: 48.95383,7.36820
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50
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