Statue of St. John of Nepomuk (Prague)

Czech Republic / Stredocesky / Hradcany / Prague / Charles Bridge
 statue, sculpture
St. John of Nepomuk was thrown to his death in chains from this bridge, and the sculpture was placed here to commemorate him. The bronze figure, sporting a gold-leaf halo, was completed in 1683.
Скульптор Ян Брокофф.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_John_of_Nepomuk,_Charles_Bridge
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Coordinates:   50°5'12"N   14°24'36"E
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