Szombathely
The Historical Route of St. Martin (Via Historica Sancti Martini) leads from the Calvary Church to St. Martin's Church. It shows the sites linked to the city's early Christian traditions. The works of art at each stop point out an episode in the life of Martin and Quirinus. The Historical Route of St. Martin (Via Historica Sancti Martini) runs from the Calvary Church to the Church of St. Martin through 9 stations, linked by 30 paving "stepping stones". It presents sites linked to the city's early Christian tradition. The works of art and information objects at each station highlight an episode in the life of Saint Martin and Saint Quirinus.
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Pictures from the tour
- Duration: 1 hour(s)
- Length: 3,9 km
- Difficulty: Easy
| Area: | Velo Martini |
| : | Cycling routes |
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Stop point - Kálvária, Martineum
Kálvária, Martineum"Martin the disciple dresses me" - by Tamás Somogyi One of the two bronze reliefs depicts Martin sharing his cloak, the other...
MoreStop point - The site of the ancient theatre
Az ókori színház helyeMartin is beheaded by the heretics and expelled from Savaria László Koller's work depicts the death sentence of Saint...
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Stop point - St Quirinus Memorial, Perint Bridge
Szent Quirinus emlékhely, Perint hídWhere his body was cast ashore, a place of worship was established" The memorial plaque is the work of sculptor Endre András...
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Stop point - Cathedral, Seminary, Bishop's Palace
Székesegyház, Szeminárium, püspöki palotaAfter the founding of the Bishopric of Szombathely, János Szily, the first bishop, dedicated the diocese to the protection of...
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Stop point - Main square, city tower location
Fő tér, várostorony helyeThe old city tower stood on Main Square, near the Trinity statue. Its location is marked by a mosaic of town signs and...
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Stop point - Savaria square
Savaria térLászló Koller's work depicts a relatively rarely depicted episode in the legend of Martin. Bishop Martin gives his clothes to...
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Stop point - Savaria Museum
Savaria MúzeumIn the park of the Savaria Museum, the relief under the philagoria depicts Martin, who was attracted to the hermitage, and...
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Stop point - St Martin's Church, St Martin's Visitor Centre, St Martin's Cemetery
Szent Márton templom, Szent Márton Látogatóközpont, Szent Márton temető"Martin was born in a town called Sabaria in Pannonia" The site of the church of St Martin was already a Christian place of...
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