Maria column in Sokolov, Religious monument in central Sokolov, Czech Republic

The Maria column in Sokolov is a religious monument featuring a statue of the Virgin Mary atop a tall stone pillar decorated with baroque architectural elements. The structure combines classical stonework with religious imagery and intricate carved details throughout its composition.

On 2 April 1699 the mayor of Sokolov and the local archdeacon signed a contract with the Cheb sculptor Wilhelm Fellsner for a column at 600 gulden. It was assembled and erected in 1701. A gale on 17 January 1955 toppled the Virgin Mary statue from the top, and it shattered; a stone ball replaced it until the 1994–1996 restoration, when Igor Kalina's copy was set in place.

The statue crowning the column reflects the Catholic devotion that returned to Bohemia after the 17th century. Visitors can observe religious symbols carved into the stone base and decorative details as they stand before the monument.

The column stands on Staré náměstí (Old Square) in Sokolov's town centre, not on Staroměstská street. It is reached on foot; the square is paved and level, and the monument is surrounded by a metal railing with six granite posts linked by chains, so it is viewed from outside.

During the 1994–1996 restoration, the date and the initials of sculptor Vilém Felsner were found on the column's capital, along with the date and initials of his son, who is now considered a co-author rather than a mere assistant. After a gale on 17 January 1955 toppled the Virgin Mary statue, a stone sphere was placed on top, contrary to the iconography.