St. George (Sv. Jirí), Miletín, Czech Republic
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Equestrian statue of St. George, patron of the town Miletín located in East Bohemia.
Waymark Code: WM91P6
Location: Královéhradecký kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 06/14/2010
Views: 112
East Bohemian town Miletin has St. George in its coat-of-arms. That is why councilmen decided in 1892 to order equestrian statue of the town patron for new fountain, which was dedicated on August 6, 1892 in the centre of the small town square. St. George in his typical interpretation on the horse with his atributes - spear and standard with the cross fighting with dragon is standing here more than century. A few times was the beatiful statue vandalised and also the fountain was abolished during the century but St. George is still here and he fights his endless battle with the evil.
Identity of Rider: St. George (Sv. Jiří)
Name of artist: Josef Mistr z Rohoznice
Date of Dedication: 1892
Material: Stone
Position: Two Hooves Raised
Identity of Horse: Not listed
Unusual Features: Not listed
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