Saint George and the Dragon Fight

Saint George and the Dragon Fight

This statue depicts the legend of Saint George fighting against a dragon. According to this legend, George was a Roman officer who discovered a town threatened by a dragon. In order to rescue the town, George fought against the dragon and ultimately killed it. In return, the people in the city agreed to undergo baptism. This legend first appeared in the 12th century and was recorded in the medieval text collection "Legenda aurea". This statue is part of the Fountain of St. George, located in the courtyard of the Archbishop's Palace, which was once the residence of the Archbishop.