Saint Augustine, Stone statue on Charles Bridge, Czech Republic
The statue depicts Augustine holding a hook and burning heart, accompanied by an angel attempting to pour water from a seashell.
Jan Bedřich Kohl created this stone sculpture in 1708 following a commission from the Augustinian convent of Saint Thomas in Prague.
The figure represents Augustine of Hippo, a theologian whose religious writings substantially influenced the development of Western Christianity through centuries.
Located on the northern side of Charles Bridge, visitors can examine the statue while walking from Old Town toward Prague Castle.
The statue incorporates maritime symbolism through the seashell, connecting to a legend about Augustine contemplating the mysteries of faith by the sea.
Website: http://kralovskacesta.cz/cs/prohlidka/objekty/socha-sv-augustina.html
GPS coordinates: 50.08685,14.40898
Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:12
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