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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Frechen

Pope's Hill (Papsthügel) on the Marienfeld

North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Rhein-Erft-Kreis

Frechen

Pope's Hill (Papsthügel) on the Marienfeld

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Pope's Hill (Papsthügel) on the Marienfeld

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Location: Frechen, Rhein-Erft-Kreis, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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JakobusPilger

May 2, 2022

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The statues of the Three Kings (Kaspar, Melchior, Balthasar), which line the rear entrance to the so-called Pope Hill on Marienfeld near Kerpen, are mainly represented here because the XX. …

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herimex

October 2, 2017

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Here in 2005 the World Youth Day took place. Pope Benedict XVI. celebrated the closing fair here. For the creation of the hill, delegates from 70 countries brought home soil.

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Rinaldini

September 19, 2021

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During the XX. World Youth Day 2005, signposted pilgrimage routes led to Marienfeld via footpaths and hiking trails, which could be covered in around four hours. The Marienfeld has been used since September 2004 for the Vigil on August 20 and the closing mass of the World Youth Day on August 21, 2005, both of which together with Pope Benedict XVI. celebrated, prepared for up to a million participants.

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Location: Frechen, Rhein-Erft-Kreis, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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