The house sign of the Pilatushaus in Nuremberg shows Saint George fighting the dragon. The motif fits well. The owner of this home was a Plattner (amorer), and George was the Saint of his craft guild.
Category: Sculptures
Reblaus Sculpture
You find this fun sculpture in Gumpoldskirchen next to a memorial plaque to the Austrian actor Hans Moser. Besides his movies and plays, Moser became famous for performing a song about the Reblaus (Pyhlloxera). The Reblaus is a pest for grapevines.
Dragon Bridge in Ljubljana
The Dragon Bridge (Zmajski most), finished at the beginning of the 20th century, shows elements of the Viennese Secession. The Viennese factory A. M. Beschorner created the dragons.
“Die Sendung mit der Maus” in Erfurt
Memories! For many children in Germany and Austria, these wise guys were stars of the TV series Die Sendung mit der Maus (The Show with the Mouse). On your urban walk through Erfurt, you will find several heroes of German children’s TV series.
Centurione I (1987) in Bamberg
Polish artist Igor Mitoraj created this sculpture named Centurione I in 1987. It stands near the Old Town Hall on the Lower Bridge in Bamberg. In the background, you see Michelsberg Abbey.
Uta of Naumburg (Sculpture)
This sculpture is one of twelve donor portraits located in the west choir of Naumburg Cathedral. Due to the look of the depicted lady, this work is considered the most beautiful of the twelve. The name of the statue is Uta of Naumburg.
„Pietá“ by Anna Chromy
In 1999 a strange figurine appeared in the city of Salzburg. It had chosen a prominent place under the Cathedral Archway between Domplatz and Kapitelplatz: The sculpture „Pietá“ by Czech painter and sculptor Anna Chromy.
“Steile Lagerung” in Essen
After arriving at Essen Main Station, train travellers find this sculpture near the station hall. The work “Steile Lagerung” by sculptor Max Kratz reminds us that Essen was one of the largest mining towns in Europe for a certain period.
Lindworm Fountain in Klagenfurt
The Lindworm Fountain on the Neue Platz is the landmark of the Carinthian capital city Klagenfurt am Wörthersee. The sculpture dates back to the 16th century and refers to the city’s foundation legend.
Regina Pacis in Bonn
Wilhelm Rottermondt created this statue of the “Regina Pacis”. In English, this title translates to Our Lady Queen of Peace. You find this sculpture in a niche on the facade of the University of Bonn, also known as Rhenish Friedrich Wilhelm University of Bonn.
Mercury at Schloss Eggenberg
This statue of God Mercury stands in the Planetary Garden of Eggenberg Castle (Schloss Eggenberg) in Graz. The garden represents the planets with different plants and sculptures.
Saint John of Nepomuk
This statue of Saint John of Nepomuk is located at a building named Eheschmiedhaus. The buildings is dating back to 13th century, the sculpture was created in the first half of 18th century. Love the flying angel above his head.