Penitance Cross in Stargard, Memorial stone cross in Stargard, Poland.
Description
The Penitance Cross in Stargard is a stone memorial that stands in the old town and marks historical events. The monument has a simple shape and fits naturally into the surrounding historic area.
History
The cross emerged from a medieval tradition where people who had committed wrongs erected stone crosses as a sign of remorse. This practice was widespread across Central Europe and served as a form of reconciliation between offenders and affected families.
Culture
The memorial represents Central European customs of marking locations of tragic events with stone crosses, preserving community memory through generations.
Practical
The location is in a central area of the old town and is easy to reach on foot. There are no special opening times since the monument stands in public space and can be viewed at any time.
Did you know?
This cross belongs to a network of similar monuments throughout Central Europe that research groups document and study. This collection shows how widespread this form of public penance and reconciliation was.
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