Lednica Castle Garden Zeus Statue

Lednica Castle Garden Zeus Statue

The 17th century Zeus statue located in Lednice Castle Garden. Zeus is the highest god in Greek mythology, in charge of the sky and thunder, and is the leader of the Olympian gods. The history of the gardens of Ledernitz Castle can be traced back to the 12th century, initially as a fortress used to defend against foreign crossing of rivers. Later, it became the private property of the Liechtenstein family and was transformed into a magnificent courtyard between the 17th and 20th centuries.