Restoration of a Marterl in Klosterneuburg: Winter inauguration celebration!

Restoration of a Marterl in Klosterneuburg: Winter inauguration celebration!

KLOSTERNEUBURG. The Marterl on Franz Rumpler-Straße shines in new splendor after careful restoration. The simple wooden cross, decorated with a carved figure of Christ, was completed in time for winter. Restorer Dorina Antoni repaired the cross and the roof and repaired any weather damage to the figure. This was celebrated at a ceremonial inauguration at which Mayor Christoph Kaufmann and Dean Reinhard Schandl were present. Schandl blessed the Jesus cross during the small celebration to which the Klosterneuburg Beautification Association had invited, as the meinbezirk.at platform reported.

In addition to restoring the cross, the municipality restored the surrounding area, including the staircase and a bench. Such monuments, which are numerous in Klosterneuburg, play an important role in the local culture and enrich the cityscape. The Beautification Association recently published an overview of these small, often overlooked cultural assets. A total of 26 Marterln are listed in Klosterneuburg, which tell historical stories and reflect the religious tradition of the region, according to information from beautify-v-klnbg.at.

Particularly noteworthy are the different types of marterls in the city, each with its own story, such as the magnificent Trinity Column or the historically significant Gabler Cross. These small monuments are not only places of worship, but also evidence of the history and cultural heritage of Klosterneuburg, which serve as reminders and meeting places for the citizens. At a time when attention is often focused on the material, the restoration of these cultural assets shows that preserving traditions and history continues to be of great importance.