Bamberg Horseman, Stone equestrian statue in Bamberg Cathedral, Germany
The life-sized sandstone sculpture depicts a crowned young rider with a clean-shaven face sitting upright on a motionless horse inside the cathedral.
Created in the 1230s, this equestrian statue represents the first monumental post-antique horseman sculpture constructed north of the Alps in medieval Europe.
The statue reflects the artistic influence of French construction workers from Reims who worked on Bamberg Cathedral during the mid-1220s.
The sculpture stands 233 centimeters tall and remains accessible to visitors through the cathedral's northern pillar of the St. George's choir.
The identity of the crowned rider remains undetermined, with researchers suggesting candidates from King Stephen I of Hungary to Philip of Swabia.
Location: Bamberg
Inception: 1225
Height: 233 cm
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: rock
GPS coordinates: 49.89093,10.88284
Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:05
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