Faun - Blansko, Czech Republic
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N 49° 21.828 E 016° 38.757
33U E 619507 N 5469201
The faun is a rustic forest god or goddess (genii) of Roman mythology often associated with enchanted woods and the Greek god Pan and his satyrs.
Waymark Code: WMK0JA
Location: Jihomoravský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 01/25/2014
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This statue is other example of figural cast iron from Blansko.
Similar works can be found not only in many places in Czech Republic, but also abroad. It appears in castles, museums, squares, bridges, where it is usually installed in the monumental fountains, and other places. The quality and quantity of the production of figural cast iron was unrivalled in the Habsurg period, and met no competion within the Austrian Empire.
Associated Religion(s): Roman and Greek
Statue Location: a courtyard of Blansko Chateau
Entrance Fee: 0
Artist: Johann Martin Fisher
Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
Take a picture of the statue. A waymarker and/or GPSr is not required to be in the image but it doesn't hurt.