--- title: "Saint Stephanus" url: "https://charlie.aachen-tourismus.de/en/poi/saint-stephanus" description: "The bronze statue of 'Heiliger Stephanus' (Saint Stephen) stands quietly in front of the Hungarian Chapel, telling of a long tradition of pilgrimage. The figure was created in 1993 by Imre Varga and presented as a gift to Hungarian pilgrim groups. It commemorates the pilgrimage that has brought people from many regions to Aachen since the Middle Ages and still takes place every seven years. When you linger here, you can sense some of the devotion that has shaped this place over the centuries. The sculpture appears simple yet powerful, as if waiting for the next visitors to make their way through history." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/170011/eef892a020c0fd1786a6b31d6a6344737370303401a3468538fbae837c71e3e1/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Aachen > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- ShareBookmark Bookmark Saint Stephanus =============== - Monument Die Bronzestatue zeigt einen gekrönten Mann im langen Umhang, vor einer Steinwand gehend. Heiliger Stephanus in Aachen: bronze sculpture and pilgrimage tradition The bronze statue of 'Heiliger Stephanus' (Saint Stephen) stands quietly in front of the Hungarian Chapel, telling of a long tradition of pilgrimage. The figure was created in 1993 by Imre Varga and presented as a gift to Hungarian pilgrim groups. It commemorates the pilgrimage that has brought people from many regions to Aachen since the Middle Ages and still takes place every seven years. When you linger here, you can sense some of the devotion that has shaped this place over the centuries. The sculpture appears simple yet powerful, as if waiting for the next visitors to make their way through history. Read more Good to know ------------ Eligibility - for Groups - for individual guests Social Media Read more Author aachen tourist service e.v.Markt 45-47 52062 Aachen Organization aachen tourist service e.v. License (master data) aachen tourist service e.v. This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Market - Guided tour/tour - Exhibition - Place of interest - Monument - Monument - Monument - Tours 128.20 km - Regional bike tour Contact Münsterplatz 52062 Aachen