Maria column, Baroque plague column in Nymburk, Czech Republic
The Maria Column stands in the square at náměstí Přemyslovců in Nymburk and is a stone structure built in the baroque style. It features carved religious imagery and ornamental details typical of 18th-century monument construction.
The monument was constructed in 1717 as a memorial to those who survived an epidemic that struck Nymburk. It was built during a period when such public structures served to commemorate the community's recovery from disease.
The column occupies the main square of Nymburk and displays religious imagery typical of such memorials. Visitors can observe how local people expressed gratitude for surviving hardship through public monuments in the 18th century.
The column is located on the main square of Nymburk and is easy to reach on foot. You can view it from all sides since it stands in the open plaza and is visible from the surrounding area.
The column is registered with number 40965/2-1899 in the Czech Monument Catalogue, a detail that underscores its official status as protected cultural heritage. This registration connects it to a broader network of similar protected monuments across the country.
Location: Nymburk
Architectural style: baroque architecture
GPS coordinates: 50.18562,15.04136
Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:10
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