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Maria column in Kroměříž

Maria column in Kroměříž, Baroque column at Velké náměstí, Kroměříž, Czech Republic

Description

The Maria Column in Kroměříž is a Baroque monument standing in the town's main square, topped with a figure of the Virgin Mary. Sandstone statues of saints adorn the base, creating an ornately decorated religious structure.

History

The monument was built between 1680 and 1681 following a plague epidemic that had devastated the town. Its construction expressed the gratitude and hopes of residents for divine protection.

Culture

The column displays statues of patron saints that townspeople could call upon for protection. These figures reflect the religious life that shaped daily existence in Kroměříž at that time.

Practical

The column stands on Velké náměstí in the center of Kroměříž and is easily accessible on foot. The nearby information center can help visitors get oriented and learn about other attractions in the town.

Did you know?

The project was jointly funded by Bishop Karl II von Liechtenstein-Kastelkorn and local residents, showing that religious art then emerged through cooperation. This was unusual, as such monuments were typically built only by church or noble patrons.

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December 14, 2025 11:25

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