Description of the attraction
The Column of the Holy Trinity - a baroque plague column was erected in the city of St. Pölten in honor of the deliverance of the city's population from the plague epidemic. St. Pölten is located 60 km from Vienna. This is one of the oldest cities in Austria, which was founded by the Romans and was called Elium Centium. The right to be called the city of St. Pölten received in 1159. Currently, the city is home to a little more than 50 thousand people. The city is famous for a large number of beautiful Baroque architecture of the 17th century.
In the Middle Ages, plague raged throughout Europe. Epidemics were frequent and costly. Austrian St. Pölten was no exception, the epidemic overtook him more than once.
The Holy Trinity Column is located on the Town Hall Square. The beautiful statue rises 15 meters. The plague column was designed by the architect Andreas Grubber at the end of the 18th century as a sign of the city's victory over the terrible plague. The construction of the monument lasted 15 years; in addition to Grubber, other sculptors and artists took part in the construction. It is known that the best bricklayers of the city also worked on the column of the Holy Trinity. The construction was completed in 1782.
The column is made of white marble and decorated with graceful statues. Human figures and sacred images are a symbol of triumph over urban troubles. At the foot of the column there is a small fountain with a bowl, above there are sculptures of Sebastian, Leopold, Florian and Hippolytus. Above, reflecting the sun, golden rays of Divine glory shine, which saved St. Pölten from all troubles and diseases.
The Holy Trinity Column has recently been completely restored. Now tourists and guests of the city can see it in all its beauty. The administration of the city of St. Pölten spent about 45 thousand euros on restoration work.
