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Pleyben - Saint Germain
"Saint Germain" is in the center of the large "enclos paroissial".
The enclosure comprises of the parish church, the calvary and a funeral chapel/ ossuary.
The "Calvary on Pleyben" is the most massive calvary in Brittany. It was built in 1555 and at that time was attached to the narthex of the church. It was moved to this location in 1738. The calvary was constructed in the shape of a triumphal arch and has three crosses on it. It depicts 30 scenes from Christ´s life, staged on two levels.
The enclosure comprises of the parish church, the calvary and a funeral chapel/ ossuary.
The "Calvary on Pleyben" is the most massive calvary in Brittany. It was built in 1555 and at that time was attached to the narthex of the church. It was moved to this location in 1738. The calvary was constructed in the shape of a triumphal arch and has three crosses on it. It depicts 30 scenes from Christ´s life, staged on two levels.
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