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Dragon bridge in Ljubljana

Sculpture at the dragon bridge in Ljubljana, Slovenia

This dragon was one of four I saw at the dragon bridge (Zmajski most) in Ljubljana. The bridge finished in the beginning of the 20th century shows some elements of the Viennese Secession. The dragons were produced in Vienna (Factory A. M. Beschorner).

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Dragon at Altenburg Abbey

Dragon at a fresco by Paul Troger in Altenburg Abbey

To my surprise, one of the frescoes at the church of Altenburg Abbey (Stift Altenburg) includes a dragon. The creator of these frescoes was Paul Troger.

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Saint George in Nuremberg

Sankt George in Nuremberg, Germany

A statue of Saint George and the Dragon in the streets of Nuremberg. So far the most statues of Saint George I have seen are showing him as clear winner. Well, I’d say this time the state of the dragon is tight but not hopeless. What do you think?

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Lindworm fountain in Klagenfurt

Lindworm fountain in Klagenfurt, Austria

The lindworm fountain (Lindwurmbrunnen) placed at the Neue Platz is the landmark of the Carinthian capital city Klagenfurt am Wörthersee. The sculpture was created in the 16th century and refers to the foundation legend of the city. [German]

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