"Column of Mary"

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12 January 2025

A view of Marienplatz, a central square in Munich, Germany, on January 11, 2025, shows the Mariensaeule, Column of Mary, topped with a golden statue, surrounded by historic buildings, including the Old Town Hall with its clock tower. The Ludwig Beck department store and the S-Bahn and U-Bahn entrances are visible in the background. People walk around the square, some observing the architecture and surroundings. A pile of snow is present near the Mariensaeule.

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12 January 2025

In Munich, Germany, on January 11, 2025, the image shows Marienplatz, a central square in Munich, filled with people dressed in winter clothing. Adults, children, and families walk, some push strollers, and others carry shopping bags. A child is carried on the shoulders of an adult. In the background, the Mariensaule (Marian Column) with the golden statue of the Virgin Mary is prominently visible. Surrounding buildings, such as the Ludwig Beck department store and the Old Town Hall, add to the historic charm of the area. To the right, souvenir stalls display traditional Bavarian merchandise and flags.

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8 December 2022

Pope Francis prays before the Column of the Immaculate Conception on December 08, 2022 in Rome, Italy. This papal tradition marks the beginning of the Christmas season as the Pope visits the monument and crowns the statue of Mary with a garland of flowers. This year, the Pope focused his prayers, in a special way, on peace in the world, and especially for peace in ''martyred'' Ukraine.

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8 December 2022

Pope Francis prays before the Column of the Immaculate Conception on December 08, 2022 in Rome, Italy. This papal tradition marks the beginning of the Christmas season as the Pope visits the monument and crowns the statue of Mary with a garland of flowers. This year, the Pope focused his prayers, in a special way, on peace in the world, and especially for peace in ''martyred'' Ukraine.

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8 December 2022

Pope Francis prays before the Column of the Immaculate Conception on December 08, 2022 in Rome, Italy. This papal tradition marks the beginning of the Christmas season as the Pope visits the monument and crowns the statue of Mary with a garland of flowers. This year, the Pope focused his prayers, in a special way, on peace in the world, and especially for peace in ''martyred'' Ukraine.

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8 December 2022

Pope Francis waves to faithful at the column of the Immaculate Conception on the feast day on December 08, 2022 in Rome, Italy. This papal tradition marks the beginning of the Christmas season as the Pope visits the monument and crowns the statue of Mary with a garland of flowers. This year, the Pope focused his prayers, in a special way, on peace in the world, and especially for peace in ''martyred'' Ukraine.

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8 December 2022

Pope Francis greets Major of Rome Roberto Gualtieri at the column of the Immaculate Conception on the feast day on December 08, 2022 in Rome, Italy. This papal tradition marks the beginning of the Christmas season as the Pope visits the monument and crowns the statue of Mary with a garland of flowers. This year, the Pope focused his prayers, in a special way, on peace in the world, and especially for peace in ''martyred'' Ukraine.

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22 May 2022

A woman wearing a pemnace protection mask sitting near the altarpiece of the Virgin Mary, in the church of San Francisco. Porto, May 05, 2022. It is one of the oldest religious buildings in the city. It is a church of medieval origin that has a truly impressive baroque interior and has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The most significant feature of the church of San Francisco is the gilded interior, which was made in the 18th century. Chapels, vaults and columns were covered with an ornamentation of gilded carving that is considered one of the best examples of European Baroque.

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22 May 2022

People remain seated near the altarpiece where the Virgin Mary's shrine is located, in the San Francisco church. Oporto, May 05, 2022. It is one of the oldest religious buildings in the city. It is a church of medieval origin that has a truly impressive baroque interior and has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The most significant feature of the church of San Francisco is the gilded interior, which was made in the 18th century. Chapels, vaults and columns were covered with an ornamentation of gilded carving that is considered one of the best examples of European Baroque.

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18 September 2021

This golden statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary on a column outside the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Zagreb, Croatia on September 16, 2021.

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27 August 2021

Ornate alter inside a church in Santiago, Chile, on March 09, 2010.

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12 August 2018

The interior columns of the Siena Cathedral, a medieval church dedicated to the Assumption of Mary, in Siena, Italy on 24 July 2018.

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12 August 2018

The interior columns of the Siena Cathedral, a medieval church dedicated to the Assumption of Mary, in Siena, Italy on 24 July 2018.

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23 July 2018

The Westminster Cathedral or the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ, in London, UK, the largest Catholic church building in England and Wales and the seat of the Archbishop of Westminster. It was built in 1903 with the highest tower reaching 87m. It was designed by the architect John Francis Bentley in Neo-Byzantine style. London, UK - February 2018

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23 July 2018

The Westminster Cathedral or the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ, in London, UK, the largest Catholic church building in England and Wales and the seat of the Archbishop of Westminster. It was built in 1903 with the highest tower reaching 87m. It was designed by the architect John Francis Bentley in Neo-Byzantine style. London, UK - February 2018

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23 July 2018

The Westminster Cathedral or the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ, in London, UK, the largest Catholic church building in England and Wales and the seat of the Archbishop of Westminster. It was built in 1903 with the highest tower reaching 87m. It was designed by the architect John Francis Bentley in Neo-Byzantine style. London, UK - February 2018

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