Saint George

Local namesvatý Jiří
LocationPraha 1, Prague, Czechia

The equestrian statue of Saint George is installed at Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic. The bronze sculpture was created in 1373 by Transylvanian Saxon sculptors Martin and Georg of "Clussenberch", today's Cluj. The statue was probably cast in Nagyvárad/Großwardein, today's Oradea, where two other works by the two brothers have stood in the dome square until being melted for their metal in the 17th century during the Turkish wars.According to a Hungarian blog, the statue was first erected in the main church of Bratislava, then moved to Königgrätz, and was only brought to Prague in 1471. It speculates that Louis I presented it as a gift to Emperor Charles IV.The statue was made with the lost-wax casting method, and was turned into a fountain statue in the 16th century.

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More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_Saint_George,_Prague_Castle

Address 48/2 Hrad III. nádvoří, Praha 11900, Czech Republic

Coordinates 50°5'25.144" N 14°24'1.399" E

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