Virgin Mary & St John of Nepomuk Monument in Timișoara, Baroque religious monument in Libertății Square, Timișoara, Romania.
Description
The Virgin Mary and St John of Nepomuk Monument in Liberty Square is a Baroque stone structure displaying two religious figures, each holding a lily. The composition uses light-colored limestone and sandstone blocks assembled into an upright, balanced form that commands attention from multiple angles.
History
The monument was built between 1753 and 1756 by sculptors F. Blim and E. Wasserburger as a replacement for an earlier sandstone statue. The construction came years after a severe epidemic that had struck the city.
Culture
The monument stands as a testament to the people's faith and gratitude for divine protection during times of crisis. The paired figures of the saint and the Virgin continue to hold spiritual meaning for visitors who pass through the square.
Practical
The monument stands openly in Liberty Square and is accessible from all sides, allowing visitors to view it from various angles. The best time for viewing is on clear days when light highlights the stone details.
Did you know?
The monument sustained damage during civil unrest in 1989 and underwent extensive restoration afterward to recover its original condition. This act of rebuilding reveals how much the community values this landmark.
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