St.George and the Dragon - Prague Castle, CZ
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Forsyte
N 50° 05.468 E 014° 24.156
33U E 457267 N 5548933
Relief of Saint George and the Dragon above side entrance of St George´s Basilica
Waymark Code: WMDRFV
Location: Hlavní město Praha, Czechia
Date Posted: 02/19/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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Founded in 920, the St. George’s Basilica is the second oldest Prague church and the oldest one preserved at the Prague Castle.
The most impressive outlook on the ancient basilica is from Jirská street. The portal above the southern entrance, depicting St. George fighting the dragon, was made by Benedict Ried workshop around 1515.

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Date Sculpture was opened for vewing?: 01/01/1515

Where is this sculpture?:
Jirsska St
Prague, Czech Republic
10000

Sculptors Name: Benedict Ried

Website for sculpture?: Not listed
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