Saint Wenceslas I, Bronze statue near the eastern side of Charles Bridge, Prague, Czech Republic
The bronze statue depicts Saint Wenceslas I, the patron saint of Bohemia, standing in prayer position with a raised cross.
The statue was installed in 1858 as one of thirty religious figures placed along Charles Bridge to mark the Catholic significance of the crossing.
During the national holiday of Czech Statehood Day on September 28, citizens gather near the statue to commemorate Saint Wenceslas's martyrdom.
The statue stands at the tenth position from the Old Town side of Charles Bridge, making it easily accessible for pedestrians crossing the Vltava River.
The statue incorporates elements from medieval armor and royal regalia, reflecting the dual nature of Wenceslas as both a religious figure and ruler.
Website: http://kralovskacesta.cz/cs/prohlidka/objekty/socha-sv-vaclava.html
GPS coordinates: 50.08708,14.40730
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:06
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