König-Johann memorial, Bronze equestrian statue in Theaterplatz, Dresden, Germany.
The König-Johann memorial displays King Johann of Saxony mounted on horseback, with bronze reliefs illustrating trade and transport scenes on the pedestal.
Johannes Schilling created this monument in 1889 to honor King Johann of Saxony, who governed the region from 1854 until his death in 1873.
The bronze reliefs on the memorial present scenes of mining, metallurgy, book trade, and photography, reflecting the industrial development of Saxony.
Located in front of the Semper Opera House, the memorial stands at coordinates 51.05385, 13.735886, making it accessible within Dresden's central area.
The memorial's pedestal features torch decorations at each corner and includes inscriptions held by female figures on both long sides.
Location: Dresden
GPS coordinates: 51.05385,13.73589
Latest update: May 11, 2025 01:31
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