Guardian Bears in front of a Castle - Nové Mesto nad Metují, Czech Republic
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Statues of two "Guardian Bears" in front of the Castel in Nové Mesto nad Metují
Waymark Code: WMF42Y
Location: Královéhradecký kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 08/20/2012
Views: 59
During big renovation of the castle between 1909-1912, a new bridge was build as an main entrance into the castle. The massive stone balustrade was added to the bridge and two statues of bears were attached on the very begining of the bridge. The statues were made by Prague's sculptor Josef Šejnost.
Name of statue: medvědi
Name of creator: Josef Šejnost
Material: sandstone
Date created: 1909-1912
Additional Coordinates: Not Listed
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