The Saint George statue

You are now passing the famous statue of Saint George slaying a dragon. There are many artistic representations of the saint battling the dragon. However, the one standing before you was created in 1855 by August Kiss for the King of Prussia at the time. Standing six meters high and marvelously detailed, this gigantic equestrian statue was originally placed in front of the Berlin Palace. When the latter was destroyed, the statue was first moved to Friedrichshain Park, before being relocated to this small square behind St. Nicholas Church, after the area’s restoration. Now, who was Saint George? According to Christian tradition, he was born in Cappadocia around the year 280 and was executed by the Romans in 303. Canonized by the Church nearly a century after his death, many churches and towns have taken his name. He is the patron saint of several countries such as Great Britain, Georgia, and Ethiopia, as well as of Christian chivalry and armorers.
Saint George is most commonly depicted slaying a dragon, a symbol of the victory of Christian faith over the devil and, more broadly, of good triumphing over evil. .Legend says that he slayed a dragon who demanded human sacrifices – and a princess was to be its next victim. As you can see, the saint represents courage and protection, and his allegorical figure continues to inspire many Christians around the world. Now, continue along the river before crossing the bridge to your left.