Cáceres, San Jorge
This is San Jorge's place. San Jorge is located in the heart of the
walled city of Cáceres. It's framed by the church of San Francisco Javier, the
house of Becerra, a group of tourist shops and tower of the Palace of the
Golfines de Abajo.
The Plaza de San Jorge is chaired by the Church of the
Preciosa Sangre at the top of a staircase, at whose feet is the statue of St. George in a niche.
It is a bronze sculpture of 1.30 meters, made by Jose
Rodriguez in 1963. It is an equestrian statue, depicting St. George with a
spear in his right hand, fighting the dragon that lies at the foot of horse.
St. George is the patron saint of Cáceres and is one
of the most famous sculptures in the city.
The statue is famous as a unique symbol of courage and
fearlesness.
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