The statue of St. George with a fountain is located in the III Courtyard of Prague Castle, in front of the Presidential Palace and St. Vitus Cathedral. It's a statue, a monument, and a fountain at the same time, all in one! Now we can see a copy here. The original is dated 1343 and is the first equestrian figure in Central Europe, the oldest Gothic composition. The authors of the original monument, which is now located in the Lapidaurim of the National Museum, are Jiri and Martin with Kluge. St. George is on a low pedestal, the figure is small in size, the proximity to the person looking at him is unusual. Personally, I have the impression that you can reach out and touch. George pierces the mouth of a serpent with a spear with a banner, wrapping its tail around the horse's leg. The saint is completely clad in iron armor, such an image is typical of medieval Europe and resembles a knight. The fountain consists of several small jets of water that flow from some other snake's head. With the arrival of Christianity from Byzantium to the Czech Republic, St. George immediately became the patron and protector of all princes and kings. Temples, Holy monasteries, images in His honor take their place directly with the ruling power. The veneration of St. George the Victorious in the Czech Republic, as probably in many countries of the world, was and remains a guarantee of the security, defense capability and stability of the state.

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