Sexy Imperia Welcomes you to Konstanz

"This sultry lady has caused some raised eyebrows guarding the harbor at Konstanz", said our guide Ralf. She is named Imperia and holds a naked Pope and Emperor in her hands, symbolizing the power of women over men. It is also symbolic of the Council of Konstanz in 1414-1418 when the schism over the Catholic Church was solved.

The work was unveiled late at night in 1993 and was designed by artist Peter Fenk with the support of sponsors. The town council and church wasn't amused but the citizens of Konstanz embraced Imperia with relish.