Holy Trinity Column
Sloup Nejsvětější Trojice
The largest Baroque sculptural group in Central Europe, about 35 meters tall. Inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2000, it is the symbol of Olomouc.
The Holy Trinity Column was built between 1716 and 1754 to give thanks for the end of a plague. It stands about 35 meters tall. Its column is decorated with 18 saint statues and gilded bronze figures, and it is crowned by a group depicting the Holy Trinity and the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It is the largest single Baroque sculpture in Central Europe and was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2000. A small chapel at the base is occasionally open in summer. The column stands on Upper Square and can be viewed free of charge.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Baroque Fountains of Olomouc
- Upper Square & Town Hall
- Olomouc Astronomical Clock
- Church of St. Moritz
- Church of St. Michael
- Lower Square & Marian Column
- Smetana Gardens & Flora Exhibition Grounds
- Crown Fortress