Replica of the historic relief of the so-called "kiss " at the town-wall of Bergheim. In medieval times, whoever made it into the town gained his liberty from pursuers or other authorities and could point out to them to kiss his backside

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Size: 2000px × 3008px
Location: Bergheim, Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, Alsace, France
Photo credit: © Achim Zeilmann / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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