Herkules walczący z centaurem, Sandstone sculpture at National Museum terrace in Szczecin, Poland
The sculpture depicts two figures locked in combat: a muscular nude man grappling with a centaur, crafted in classical modernist style from sandstone material.
Created by sculptor Ludwig Manzel and unveiled in 1916, the 2.4-meter monument was commissioned by Szczecin consul Kisker for public display on Wały Chrobrego.
The statue draws from Greek mythology, portraying the struggle between Hercules and a centaur, representing the eternal conflict between civilization and wilderness.
Located on the viewing terrace of the National Museum, visitors can access the sculpture daily and combine their visit with exploring other attractions in central Szczecin.
The identity of the wrestling figures remains subject to interpretation, with some experts viewing it as centauromachy while others identify it as Hercules fighting a centaur.
Location: Szczecin
Height: 2.4 m
GPS coordinates: 53.42972,14.56583
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:06
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