St. John of Nepomuk

Museum Silent Night Museum Oberndorf
Location Oberndorf

Wooden sculpture of St John of Nepomuk, portrayed as a priest wearing a cloak with a cross in his left hand. St John of Nepomuk is traditionally the patron saint of bridges, and he was of great importance to the Oberndorf boatmen who transported salt along the river Salzach.

Photo: Wilhelm Gstöttner
Text: Brigitte Gstöttner

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