A spire with an image of the Holy

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A spire with an image of the Holy

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Czech Republic attractions

The Holy Trinity Column is a large Baroque sculpture group located on the Upper Square (Horni Namesti) in Olomouc and is a magnificent religious monument from the 18th century.

Czech Republic attractions

The construction of the column began in 1716 as a sign of gratitude to the Christian saints and Catholic saints of Olomouc for stopping the plague epidemic. The model for the construction of the Holy Trinity Column was the column built in 1614 in Piazza Santa Maria in Rome.

Czech Republic attractions

Many local craftsmen took part in the work on the special database monument. The construction work was carried out under the supervision of the architect Wenzel Raeder, who proposed the design of the plague column and became the sponsor of the beginning of its construction. After Raeder's death, work on the column was continued by his successors. In 1754, the construction of the Holy Trinity Column was completed by Johann Ignacy Rokicki.

Czech Republic attractions

The height of the Plague Column in Olomouc is 35 meters. Its base consists of three levels, on which are located 18 stone sculptures of saints and 14 bas-reliefs based on biblical stories. Trinity crowns the column. Next to the Trinity are sculptures of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and Archangel Gabriel.

Czech Republic attractions

The Holy Trinity Column in the Czech city of Olomouc is an outstanding architectural monument and a fine example of European Baroque. In 2000, it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

A beautiful video of the Czech city of Olomouc and its beautiful sights, including the Holy Trinity Column on the Upper Square.
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