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On the left: St. Sebastian, the patron saint of the plague. The arrows in his body symbolize God's punishment. On the right: St. John of Nepomuk, patron saint of bridges, shipping, ships and rafts. He also protects against the dangers of water.
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Rechtswert:  9.85966761
Northing: 47.11297866
Altitude: 645.0

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On the left: St. Sebastian, the patron saint of the plague. The arrows in his body symbolize God's punishment. On the right: St. John of Nepomuk, patron saint of bridges, shipping, ships and rafts. He also protects against the dangers of water.


The Vens Pilgrimage Chapel

The Venserbild is a small historical monument and was erected during the time that the plague was raging in Vandans. The chapel is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, St. Sebastian and St. John of Nepomuk. Today it is a popular pilgrimage site.

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