Johannes Honterus Statue, Brasov

Just outside the Church, next to the front door, stands a monument to the great Transylvanian humanist and reformer, Johannes Honterus, who lived in the 16th century. The statue was created by German sculptor Harro Magnussen to mark Honterus's 400th jubilee in 1898. In its left hand the statue holds a book on reforms in education, while its right hand points toward the nearby school building, which is quite symbolical.

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Sight Name: Johannes Honterus Statue
Sight Location: Brasov, Romania (See walking tours in Brasov)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

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