Maria column in Bečov nad Teplou, Religious monument in Bečov nad Teplou, Czech Republic.

The Maria column in Bečov nad Teplou stands on a paved sloping area below the town hall, north of St George's Church and south of the castle and chateau. Its square base has three steps; the four-sided plinth bears the Questenberg coat of arms on the front and the town's emblem on the back. A slender shaft with a Corinthian capital carries a statue of the Immaculate Virgin on a globe entwined by a serpent, her face turned upward and a gilded halo with stars around her head.

The monument was built in 1680 during the height of the baroque period that shaped art and architecture across the Karlovy Vary region. Its construction reflects the religious revival and prosperity of central Europe during that era.

The column shapes the appearance of the main square and reflects the religious devotion of local people from that era. It stands among other baroque structures that underscore the role of the church in the everyday life of this town.

The column is accessible year-round and sits on the central square alongside other sights in the town. The location allows you to explore multiple historical monuments in a short time.

The sandstone column was taken apart during the 1994–1995 restoration; only the smooth shaft is original. The statue of the Virgin, the base, the acanthus chalice and the Corinthian capital were replaced with casts of artificial stone, and the original statue was moved to the grounds of Bečov Castle.