Maria column in Stříbro, Religious monument in Stříbro, Czech Republic.
The Maria column in Stříbro is a religious monument featuring a statue of the Virgin Mary and holy figures mounted on an elevated base. It stands at the town center and displays detailed stonework with multiple religious representations carved into its structure.
The column was erected in the early 18th century in response to disease outbreaks that plagued the community. It served as a plague monument and expressed the hope and faith of residents seeking protection from these afflictions.
The column displays religious figures and symbols that visitors encounter at the town center. It shapes the local landscape and reflects the Catholic faith that defined the area.
The monument sits easily accessible in the town center when following the main street on foot. Information plaques around the site provide explanations in multiple languages for visitors.
The column is typical of plague monuments erected after disease outbreaks, found across many European towns from that era. It shows how communities expressed hope through religious artwork as a way of processing fear about illnesses.
Location: Stříbro
GPS coordinates: 49.75300,13.00529
Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:22
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