Mariamonument (Marian Monument), Maastricht
The Monument to the Virgin Mary, also known as the Marian Column or the Monument of the Bishops of Maastricht, is a striking tribute to the Virgin Mary and four revered bishops of Maastricht. Situated at the intersection of Stationsstraat and Wilhelminasingel in the Wyck district, this municipal monument has been an integral part of Maastricht’s urban landscape since 1952.
After the Marian Congress of 1947, the idea of a Marian monument gained support. Bishop Lemmens insisted on its location near the train station to highlight Maastricht’s Marian identity. Belgian-Dutch sculptor Albert Termote (1887–1978) designed a 14-meter monument with a 9-meter column topped by a bronze Mary and baby Jesus, along with four 275 cm bronze statues of bishops: Servatius, Monulfus, Lambert, and Hubertus. The bronze was donated by wealthy, illiterate scrap dealer H.E. Dotremont.
The monument was blessed on October 26, 1952, by Auxiliary Bishop Hanssen of Roermond, following a procession with the Star of the Sea statue. Despite changes in the urban environment, the Monument to the Virgin Mary remains a powerful symbol of Maastricht’s religious heritage and continues to be an essential part of the city's cultural and historical landscape.
After the Marian Congress of 1947, the idea of a Marian monument gained support. Bishop Lemmens insisted on its location near the train station to highlight Maastricht’s Marian identity. Belgian-Dutch sculptor Albert Termote (1887–1978) designed a 14-meter monument with a 9-meter column topped by a bronze Mary and baby Jesus, along with four 275 cm bronze statues of bishops: Servatius, Monulfus, Lambert, and Hubertus. The bronze was donated by wealthy, illiterate scrap dealer H.E. Dotremont.
The monument was blessed on October 26, 1952, by Auxiliary Bishop Hanssen of Roermond, following a procession with the Star of the Sea statue. Despite changes in the urban environment, the Monument to the Virgin Mary remains a powerful symbol of Maastricht’s religious heritage and continues to be an essential part of the city's cultural and historical landscape.
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Sight Name: Mariamonument (Marian Monument)
Sight Location: Maastricht, Netherlands (See walking tours in Maastricht)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Maastricht, Netherlands (See walking tours in Maastricht)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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The Roman settlement was small,... view more
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