Olomouc is a city in Moravia, in the east of the Czech Republic. The city is located on the Morava river and is the ecclesiastical metropolis of Moravia. Olomouc contains several large squares, the chief of which is adorned with the Holy Trinity Column and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The column is 115 ft. high and was built in 1716-1754.
The Holy Trinity Column in Olomouc
The Holy Trinity Plague Column, a huge affair that dominates Olomouc’s upper square, came into existence between 1716 and 1754 and is a monument to the age-old religious history of this ancient seat of Moravia’s archbishopric. The massive column unites the motifs of ecclesiastic triumphalism and faith with its architectural and artistic expression. Done in a regional style known as Olomouc Baroque, the Holy Trinity Column soars 35 meters above the square. The distinguished Moravian artist, Ondrej Zahner, created its many fine religious sculptures. The historic Moravian town of Olomouc has received wide recognition since Holy Trinity Column joined the UNESCO World Heritage site list.
Travel time from Prague Hotel to Olomouc is 2hr 45min.
Tip: An Olomouc excursion may be considered rather “off the beaten track” and can be combined with a visit to Litomysl or Kutna Hora (or both).
