St. George at Kohlenberg - Basel, Switzerland
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
N 47° 33.255 E 007° 35.264
32T E 393748 N 5267725
A statue of St. George slaying the dragon in the center of Basel.
Waymark Code: WM8DGF
Location: Basel Stadt, Switzerland
Date Posted: 03/17/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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This statue is not very well known. It is easy to overlook. Most locals do not know it although it has been in place since 1924.

It's located on a pedestal next to the stairway from Barfüsserplatz to Kohlenberg.
Identity of Rider: St. George

Name of artist: Carl Nathan Burckhardt

Date of Dedication: 1924

Material: Bronze

Position: One Hoof Raised

Identity of Horse: Not listed

Unusual Features: Not listed
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