Orlando's Column, Stone column in Luža Square, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Orlando's Column stands in Luža Square and bears a carved knight statue beneath the City Bell Tower. The monument sits at the eastern end of Stradun street and is visually connected to other historic structures like Saint Blaise Church nearby.
The column was created in 1417 by sculptors Antun Dubrovčanin and Bonino di Milano. It served the republic as a place for public announcements and the proclamation of court judgments.
The knight figure became a symbol of civic independence and Dubrovnik's trading power. Visitors see here an embodiment of the republican values that shaped the city for centuries.
The column is accessible year-round and sits in the heart of the city center with clear views from Stradun street. Walking through the plaza, you easily spot nearby landmarks including the Rector's Palace and the Clock Tower.
The knight's forearm was historically used as a measuring tool and defined the Ragusan cubit, a special unit of length for commerce. This practical function turned the monument into a kind of public measuring post that merchants used regularly.
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