Stephen the Great - Vaslui, Romania
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Equestrian statue of Stephen the Great at the end of a long walkway.
Waymark Code: WM19AAT
Location: Romania
Date Posted: 01/08/2024
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On January 10th, 1475, Stephen the Great led a battle against a powerful Ottoman army. The army was led by Soleman Pasha, the emissary of Mohammed II, also known as the Conqueror of Constantinople. The battle went down in history as the "Battle of the High Bridge".
The statue is located in the village of Bacauani in the south of the city of Vaslui on the Bârlad river valley, also here the battle took place, it is 6.9 m and 19 tons, it is made of bronze and is placed on an 8m plinth.
In front of it is an eternal flame powered by methane gas, and at the base are placed two bronze frescoes. In one, a scene is represented in which the voivode of Moldavia, Stephen the Great, is among the common people. And in the other he is depicted receiving the message from the Turks.
Identity of Rider: Stephen the Great
Material: Bronze
Position: One Hoof Raised
Identity of Horse: Not listed
Name of artist: Not listed
Date of Dedication: Not listed
Unusual Features: Not listed
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