Sloup se sochou Panny Marie (Úterý) Marian column

The Marian column with the statue of the Virgin Mary, located on the square of the village Úterý in the district of Pilsen-North, is a Baroque monument that dominates the local environment. It originated between 1728 and 1731 thanks to the efforts of brothers Franz and Michael Stilp of Cheb together with Tuesday's sculptor Johann Joseph Stern. This column is not only a cultural monument, but also a part of the urban monument zone Úterý, announced in 1992.

The creation of the Marian column can be included in the Baroque era, which was manifested in the Czech Republic by rich artistic and architectural development. The Baroque was characterized by dramatic forms and details, which is also evident on this column. Its creation was motivated by religious traditions and the need to strengthen faith among the people.

The architecture of the column reflects the Baroque style with emphasis on sculpture and relief decoration. The column consists of a triangular chamber up with a narrow needle, which carries a warhead decorated with two angel heads with wings on them. On this warhead stands the statue of the Virgin Mary with Jesus, which wields the scepter in the right hand and holds the sitting Jesus in the left. Under the head there is a triangular base on whose corners are stone statues of saints: St. Florian, St. Shebestian and St. Vojtěv. The material for the column and statues comes from the quarries in the surrounding area, with the stone for the statue of the Virgin Mary and the head of the column being imported from the trhomen quarry. The transport of stone on 16 horses to 13 cars took five days.

The column was restored 100 years after its completion and again in the 1990s, showing its long-term cultural and historical importance to the local community. The local authorities took care of it through ownership and administration, which ensured its preservation as an important element of the urban heritage zone.

Today the Marian column in Úterý is accessible to visitors and is worth visiting not only because of its historical value, but also as a reminder of the rich cultural tradition of the village. Its location on the square makes it an important part of the local environment and an important point for tourists and locals.

The Marian column with the statue of the Virgin Mary is therefore not only an architectural pearl but also a witness to the rich historical traditions of Úterý. His visit offers an opportunity to explore Baroque art and to understand the importance of Marian columns in Czech culture.