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'''St. Anne's Column''' ({{lang-de|Annasäule}}) stands in the city centre of [[Innsbruck]] on ''[[Maria-Theresien-Straße, Innsbruck|Maria-Theresien-Straße]]''.
'''St. Anne's Column''' ({{langx|de|Annasäule}}) stands in the city centre of [[Innsbruck]] on ''[[Maria-Theresien-Straße, Innsbruck|Maria-Theresien-Straße]]''.<ref name=lifeglobe>{{cite web |url=https://life-globe.com/en/column-st-annes-innsbruck/ |title=Column of St. Anne's, Innsbruck (Annasäule) |access-date=November 22, 2022 |last=Klaos |first=Yulia |date=January 15, 2022 |work=life-globe.com |publisher= |location= |language= |quote= }}</ref>


It was given its name when, in 1703, the last [[Bavaria]]n troops were driven from the [[Tyrol]] on [[St. Anne's Day]] (26 July), as part of the [[War of the Spanish Succession]]. In 1704, in gratitude, the ''[[Landstände]]'' vowed to build a monument commemorating the event.
It was given its name when, in 1703, the last [[Bavaria]]n troops were driven from the [[Tyrol]] on [[St. Anne's Day]] (26 July), as part of the [[War of the Spanish Succession]]. In 1704, in gratitude, the ''[[Landstände]]'' vowed to build a monument commemorating the event.
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* in the north, [[Saint Anne]], the mother of the [[Blessed Virgin Mary]]
* in the north, [[Saint Anne]], the mother of the [[Blessed Virgin Mary]]
* in the west, [[Cassian of Imola|Cassian]], patron saint of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Bolzano-Brixen|Diocese of Bozen-Brixen]].
* in the west, [[Cassian of Imola|Cassian]], patron saint of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Bolzano-Brixen|Diocese of Bozen-Brixen]].
* in the east, [[Vigilius of Trent|Vigilius]], patron saint of the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Trento|Diöcese of Trient]].
* in the east, [[Vigilius of Trent|Vigilius]], patron saint of the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Trento|Diocese of Trient]].
* in the south, [[Saint George]] with dragon and lance, then and since 2006, patron saint (now together with [[Saint Joseph]])
* in the south, [[Saint George]], patron saint of the Tyrol.<ref name=lifeglobe />
Towering above these four statues is the column with its statue of Mary as the [[Woman of the Apocalypse]].
Towering above these four statues is the column with its statue of Mary as the [[Woman of the Apocalypse]], raising 42 meters (137 feet) from the street.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.expedia.com/Annas-Column-Innsbruck-City-Centre.d6096210.Vacation-Attraction |title=Anna's Column |access-date=November 22, 2022 |last= |first= |date= |work= |publisher=Expedia |location= |language= |quote= }}</ref>


The column was consecrated on 26 July 1706 by [[Prince-Bishop]] Kaspar Ignaz, Count of Künigl. It has been restored several times over the centuries. In 1958, mainly for conservation reasons, the figure of Mary was replaced by a replica and the original was loaned to the [[Abbey of St. Georgenberg-Fiecht]], where it has been placed in a side chapel of the abbey church of Fiecht (near [[Schwaz]]) above Saint Mary's altar.
The column was consecrated on 26 July 1706 by [[Prince-Bishop]] Kaspar Ignaz, Count of Künigl. It has been restored several times over the centuries.<ref name=lifeglobe /> In 1958, mainly for conservation reasons, the figure of Mary was replaced by a replica and the original was loaned to the [[Abbey of St. Georgenberg-Fiecht]], where it has been placed in a side chapel of the abbey church of Fiecht (near [[Schwaz]]) above Saint Mary's altar.


On 10 October 2009 the figures of saints on the base of the monument were also substituted; the originals are now on the first floor of the Altes Landhaus in Innsbruck.
On 10 October 2009 the figures of saints on the base of the monument were also substituted; the originals are now on the first floor of the Altes Landhaus in Innsbruck.
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Latest revision as of 14:38, 22 November 2024

St. Anne's Column
de: Annasäule
St. Anne's Column in Innsbruck's city centre
St. Anne's Column is located in Austria
St. Anne's Column
St. Anne's Column
ArtistCristoforo Benedetti
Year1703 (1703)
MediumRed Kramsach marble
SubjectFour statues of saints
LocationMaria-Theresien-Straße, Innsbruck
Coordinates47°15′56″N 11°23′39″E / 47.26556°N 11.39417°E / 47.26556; 11.39417

St. Anne's Column (German: Annasäule) stands in the city centre of Innsbruck on Maria-Theresien-Straße.[1]

It was given its name when, in 1703, the last Bavarian troops were driven from the Tyrol on St. Anne's Day (26 July), as part of the War of the Spanish Succession. In 1704, in gratitude, the Landstände vowed to build a monument commemorating the event.

The column was made by Trient sculptor, Cristoforo Benedetti, from red Kramsach marble. On the base are four statues of saints:

Towering above these four statues is the column with its statue of Mary as the Woman of the Apocalypse, raising 42 meters (137 feet) from the street.[2]

The column was consecrated on 26 July 1706 by Prince-Bishop Kaspar Ignaz, Count of Künigl. It has been restored several times over the centuries.[1] In 1958, mainly for conservation reasons, the figure of Mary was replaced by a replica and the original was loaned to the Abbey of St. Georgenberg-Fiecht, where it has been placed in a side chapel of the abbey church of Fiecht (near Schwaz) above Saint Mary's altar.

On 10 October 2009 the figures of saints on the base of the monument were also substituted; the originals are now on the first floor of the Altes Landhaus in Innsbruck.

  • St. Anna
    St. Anna
  • Statue of Mary, since 1958
    Statue of Mary,
    since 1958
  • Original statue of Mary by Benedetti, 1706
    Original statue of Mary by Benedetti, 1706
  • St. Anne's Column from the south. Behind: the Nordkette mountain chain
    St. Anne's Column from the south. Behind: the Nordkette mountain chain
  • From the south (from left to right): St. Cassian, St. George, St. Vigilius
    From the south (from left to right): St. Cassian, St. George, St. Vigilius

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Klaos, Yulia (January 15, 2022). "Column of St. Anne's, Innsbruck (Annasäule)". life-globe.com. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  2. ^ "Anna's Column". Expedia. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
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