Zubr (European bison) - Bystrice nad Perštejnem, Czech Republic
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Concrete statue of a bison, one of heraldic animal of city Bystrice nad Perštejnem, near the city ice-stadium.
Waymark Code: WM119PQ
Location: Kraj Vysočina, Czechia
Date Posted: 09/13/2019
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The concrete statue of "Zubr (i.e.an European bison)" can be found near the city ice-stadium, at the beginning of "fairy tale alley". The statue was created by Michal Olšiak, born in 1978 in Ždár nad Sázavou, author of many concrete sculptures of various animals, creatures, fairy tale figures which are spreaded on many places at town and villages of the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands. The statue was commisioned by municipality of the town Bystrice nad Perstejnem. Why a bison? Just head of bison is distinct part of coat-of-the-arms of the town. The statue was inaugurated in September 2015.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Zubr (European bison)
Figure Type: Animal
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Michal Olšiak
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 2015
Materials used: concrete
Location: at the southern part of the city, near ice-stadium
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