Salva Guardia

In Mikulášská Street, you can discover a magnificent stone relief known as "Salva Guardia." The relief symbolizes the liberation of the city from the obligation to quarter troops and is situated in a beautiful pseudo-baroque niche, surrounded by an edicule, at the corner of the garden of a mansion that now serves as a textile museum.

This captivating work was created by an unknown artist in 1724, and it was at that time that Anton Josef Zedtwitz obtained the right to place it on the gate of Zedtwitz Castle. This made it a symbol of the city's liberation from the duty to quarter military units. After a fire at the castle, the relief was removed, and in 1836, it was placed on the gate of the old Catholic church. With the subsequent construction of a new church, it was relocated once again, eventually finding its current location in 1892.

The relief itself is of Baroque origin and depicts a crowned double-headed Imperial eagle. The eagle carries the Imperial shield on its chest and holds the Imperial scepter and orb in its talons. The plaque is carved from sandstone and has a rectangular shape with a segmental arch at the top. Above the eagle's head, you will find the inscription "Salva Guardia," which means "military protection." This beautiful relief holds significant historical and cultural importance and is listed as a cultural monument, making it a fascinating place for tourists who wish to explore the rich history of this region.

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