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The column of the Holy Trinity, located on the Green Market in Brno, is the ultimate example of baroque art. It was built in 1729 as a pestilence column and its design came from sculptor Antonín Schweigl. The Monument celebrates the Holy Trinity, St. John of Nepomuk, St. Constantine and St. Primitive. It is protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

The creation of the column was inspired by the Baroque period of the 18th century, known for its rich artistic creation. The Brno Magistrate ordered Antonín Schweigl to create this pillar in honor of the Holy Trinity and St. John of Nepomuk, inspired by the restoration of the Brotherhood of the Holy Trinity at St. James's Church.

Architecturally, the column is a Baroque sculpture with the shape of a cloud pylon on a four-sided shaped pedestal decorated with plant decoration. In his upper part sits the figure of Christ and God the Father, the peak crowned the dove of the Holy Spirit surrounded by golden halo. At the base stands the statue of the Virgin Mary Immaculata on the globe with a snake and on the sides of a kneeling couple and delivering angels on volutes. The rear side is decorated with a statue of St. John Nepomuk, and in 1731 the statues of the saints Constantine and Primitiva were added.

The column passed through several restaurants. The original construction from 1729 was supplemented by statues in 1731, but the first repairs were already in the second half of the 19th century. The extensive restoration took place in 1884, 1947 and 1997, in which most of the architecture was replaced together with the statue of St. John Nepomuk and the true angel.

The column is marked with Latin inscriptions with chronograms which contain the dates of the position and restaurants. On the front is the inscription VNO SVBSTANTIAE TRINO IN PERSONIS DEO PATRI NATO ET SPIRIVTI SANCTO - The only essence, three in persons to God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The chronogram dated 1729 is supplemented by MCV. On the back is the inscription In HONOREM S TRINITATIS B. V. MARIAE ET IN MEMORIAM CANONISATIONIS S IOANNIS NEPOM ANNO 1729 EREXIT NUNC VERO ANNO 1884 RESTAURAVIT INCLITA CIVITAS BRUNENSIS - To honor the Holy Trinity, the Blessed Virgin Mary and in memory of the sacrament of St. John Nepomuk in 1729 she erected, but now in 1884 she restored the famous village of Brno.

Today the Column of the Holy Trinity is one of the most important cultural monuments in Brno. Located on the Zelné market, a central and easily accessible place for visitors. Monument is a valuable contribution to understanding the Baroque period in Bohemia by its history, architecture and importance. It is not only a monument to the past, but also a local symbol of faith and artistic creation.

Column of the Holy One The Trinity is a reminder of Brno's rich history as a cultural centre. His visit offers a view of Baroque art and architecture as well as the opportunity to learn more about important historical personalities associated with this monument. For those who want to understand the deeper meaning and context of this monument, a visit to the Column of the Holy Trinity is necessary.