Perná - statue of St. Nicholas of Myra

It is located on the southeastern edge of the village above the Valadia winery at the edge of the vineyard. Baroque statue of St. Nicholas in life size comes from the first half of the 18th century standing on a brick plinth and is a valuable proof of the deep respect of the inhabitants of that time for St. Nicholas. The saint is shown in contraposto with his right leg relaxed. He is dressed in a long, flowing belted dress, with a cloak clasped across his chest.…