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title: "Die Rolandsäule am Marktplatz in Brakel"
url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/die-rolandsaeule-am-marktplatz-in-brakel"
description: "Until 1896, the Roland Column stood in various locations on the town hall square.The column, carved from stone in Gothic style, dates back to the 14th century in terms of art history, has a total height of 5.45 metres up to the top of the flag and a diameter of 0.49 metres. It probably served as an expression of the town's market rights and was later also used as a pillory. The name \"Roland Column\" is probably borrowed from comparable examples in other cities (Bremen!)."
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Die Rolandsäule am Marktplatz in Brakel
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- Historic site

Die Rolandsäule steht auf einem Marktplatz vor einem historischen Gebäude mit deutscher Flagge.

Rolandsäule vor historischem Gebäude auf einem belebten Marktplatz, flankiert von Bäumen und Häusern.

Zwei Personen schieben ihre E-Bikes über den gepflasterten Marktplatz vor historischen Gebäuden.

The Roland column is a sign of market justice, i.e. a market column to which the market flag and market cross were attached during market days.

It also served as a pillory with a neck iron.

 Until 1896, the Roland Column stood in various locations on the town hall square.

The column, carved from stone in Gothic style, dates back to the 14th century in terms of art history, has a total height of 5.45 metres up to the top of the flag and a diameter of 0.49 metres. It probably served as an expression of the town's market rights and was later also used as a pillory. The name "Roland Column" is probably borrowed from comparable examples in other cities (Bremen!).

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- Parking Available

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Entrance Free

Directions & Parking facilities

Free parking is possible behind the Alte Waage (for a limited time).

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Tourist Information BrakelAm Markt 5

1461

33034 Brakel

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**Stadt Brakel**

Am Markt 5

1461

33034 Brakel - Brakel