Socha svatého Jana Nepomuckého (Nové Město nad Metují) Statue

Welcome to the beautiful city of Nové Město nad Metují. Right now, when you put your headphones on, they stopped in front of one of the most important and oldest symbols of this place. Look straight ahead. You see that figure looking up at you? You're standing in front of the statue of St. John Nepomuk. It is a work that carries within itself the soul of ancient times, and which has watched over this landscape for over 300 years. Feel the atmosphere as the statue sticks above the surrounding area and how its presence affects this entire space. There's something noble about it when you face a monument that has survived centuries past a century.

Let's go back to history together and understand how this work got to us. Now we need to move deeper into the past, namely the beginning of the eighteenth century. It's 700. At that time, the baroque style, a style full of emotion, movement and grandeur flourished throughout Eve. This statue is just such a baroque sculpture work. It's not just a piece of stone, it's an expression of the then faith and artistic feeling. It is fascinating that this statue has been standing here since the year seven hundred and nine, which means it has been part of the life of the people in this city since the world around us seemed much slower and simpler. This statue is not the original unique work created for this place, but it is a faithful copy of a very famous and famous work that you can see on Charles Bridge in Prague. In this way, even here in our city, this great saint became part of everyday life and brought to this area a piece of the highest culture in Prague.

Now pay attention to the work itself and to what you're seeing right now. Notice its size. The statue is life-sized, which means that your face will collapse, as if it were a living person who just stopped in time. This size gives the character both humanity and its sacred character. Although we do not know the name of the particular sculptor who created this work, his championship is evident in every detail of the baroque style that tries to capture movement and durability. Also look at where the statue is located. He's standing over a rock massif. This natural element significantly changes how you perceive the statue. The rock beneath it gives the character strength and at the same time visually emphasizes it. This combination of human art and harsh, natural nature creates an unmistakable visual impact that must reach you. The statue appears to be part of the country itself, as if it had grown directly from these rocks.

However, in order to understand the full importance of this place, we need to mention one very important person. This story would not be complete without the name of Count James Arnešt of Leslie. It was he who decided to place this statue. Imagine the ceremonial moment when this work was first revealed on the 11th of May in the year seven hundred and nine. Count Jakub Arnešt of Leslie had the statue placed on the forefront of the original Regional Gate. This was a significant place at the time, a gateway to the city where the statue served as both spiritual and visual protection for everyone who entered the city. Thanks to his decision and his will, this monument is still part of our heritage. The count at that time formed the history of this place and its influence on what our city looks like today is still evident.

You might find one interesting thing that gives this place weight. This work is not just a historical object that just stands outside. It has strong legal protection. Since nine hundred and fifty-eight, this statue has been officially declared a cultural monument. This means that its value for all of us is so high that we must ensure that it is preserved for future generations. It is proof of the deep roots of this baroque saint in our culture and how much we value the art that connects us to our ancestors. It's a monument that teaches us to respect and cherish history.

You're standing here in front of a statue, which is the classic form of a saint, and yet you can feel something still alive in it. It's fascinating how one piece of treated stone can become such an important point in the landscape.

I hope that this short journey through history has enriched you at least a little bit, and that you have found a moment with this statue to see beauty and history. You still have beautiful surroundings and many other secrets waiting for your discovery. So keep walking, feel the atmosphere of our city and enjoy every moment. Thank you for being with us.