Statue of St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Near Bratislava Castle, Bratislava, Slovakia
Description:
The statue of St. Elizabeth of Hungary is a beautiful bronze monument located in the capital of Slovakia, directly opposite the castle of Bratislava Castle. The statue amazes with its beauty and skill, rightfully considered one of the most beautiful city monuments.
St. Elizabeth of Hungary was the daughter of King Andrew II and became famous for her mercy. Although Elizabeth died in 1231, her name is still revered by the Catholic and Lutheran churches. The bronze statue, installed at the walls of the Bratislava Castle, is considered the most beautiful image of Elizabeth. The sculpture depicts a young girl with a full apron of roses, who shares bread with a beggar vagrant. Near the monument there is an explanatory tablet stylized as a bronze scroll.
Of course, today the statue of St. Elizabeth of Hungary is the most famous city landmark of Bratislava, decorating the landscape and attracting the eyes of passers-by.